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Chevrolet Corsica Specs

Since 1988 the Corsica has kept the same length and gained 157 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1988–1996 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica, the latest model year on record, is 183.5″ long, 68.1″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,745 lb. At 15.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Corsica generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 77 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Corsica dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1988–1993183.5″68.1″56.3″103.5″2,588 lb
1994–1996183.5″68.1″53.9″103.5″2,665 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Corsica year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Corsica dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1996183.5″68.1″103.5″2,745 lb1
1995183.5″68.1″103.5″2,665 lb1
1994183.5″68.1″103.5″2,665 lb1
1993183.5″68.1″103.5″2,615 lb1
1992183.5″68.1″103.5″2,615 lb1
1991183.5″68.1″103.5″2,650 lb2
1990183.5″68.1″103.5″2,650 lb2
1989183.5″68.1″103.5″2,601 lb2
1988183.5″68.1″103.5″2,588 lb1
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Corsica fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Corsica — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,119 cars within 10″ of its length, the Corsica is lighter than 91% and narrower than 86%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Corsica against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,119 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.1″72″−3.9″
Wheelbase103.5″107.1″−3.6″
Curb weight2,745 lb3,576 lb−831 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Corsica against its rivals

Next to the Ford Probe and Acura Vigor, the Corsica is the lightest and the narrowest of the three.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Corsica against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Corsica (this car)1996183.5″68.1″2,745 lb
Ford Probe1997179.1″69.7″2,804 lb
Acura Vigor1994190.2″70.1″3,150 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Recalls26 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems1,092 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space23 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1985–1996

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 Corsica bigger than the 1995?

About the same length: the 1996 model is the same length and 80 lb heavier.

Which is bigger, the Corsica or the Ford Probe?

The 1997 Ford Probe is 4.4″ shorter and 59 lb heavier than the 1996 Corsica.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Corsica model years, 1988 to 1996. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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