The 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, the latest model year on record, is 200.8″ long, 72.4″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 107.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,300 lb. At 16.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Lumina generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1995: the new car was 7.1″ shorter and 269 lb heavier than the 1989–1994 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1994 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 107.5″ | 3,122 lb |
| 1995–1996 | 191.3″ | 74″ | 65.7″ | 109.8″ | 3,391 lb |
| 1997–1999 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 55.1″ | 107.5″ | 3,377 lb |
Lumina year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 194.5″ | 73.6″ | 109.1″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 194.5″ | 73.2″ | 109.1″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 195.7″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 5 | |
| 1993 | 197.6″ | 71.3″ | 108.3″ | 4 | |
| 1992 | 197.2″ | 71.3″ | 108.3″ | 4 | |
| 1991 | 197.2″ | 71.3″ | 108.3″ | 4 | |
| 1990 | 196.9″ | 71.7″ | 108.3″ | 3 | |
| 1989 | 198.4″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 1 |
Will a Lumina fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 715 cars within 10″ of its length, the Lumina is lighter than 93% and has a shorter wheelbase than 94%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 715 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.4″ | 74.8″ | −2.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.5″ | 115.7″ | −8.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,300 lb | 4,251 lb | −951 lb |
Lumina against its rivals
Next to the Buick Riviera, the Lumina is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Lumina (this car) | 1999 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 3,300 lb |
| Buick Riviera | 1998 | 207.1″ | 75.2″ | 3,726 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Lumina bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 Lumina are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Lumina or the Buick Riviera?
The 1998 Buick Riviera is 6.3″ longer and 426 lb heavier than the 1999 Lumina.
How much does a used Lumina cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,480 for the 1989–1994 car to $2,254 for the 1997–1999 one, across 23 listings.
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