Quick answer
The 2000 Chevrolet Metro, the latest model year on record, is 157.1″ long, 62.6″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 93.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 1,903 lb. At 13.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Metro generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 | 157.1″ | 62.6″ | 55.1″ | 93.3″ | 1,858 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Metro year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 157.1″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 2 | |
| 1999 | 157.1″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 157.1″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 2 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Metro fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 224 cars within 10″ of its length, the Metro is lighter than 95% and narrower than 88%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 224 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 62.6″ | 66.9″ | −4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 93.3″ | 96.5″ | −3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 1,903 lb | 2,582 lb | −679 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Metro against its rivals
Next to the Toyota Tercel, the Metro is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Metro (this car) | 2000 | 157.1″ | 62.6″ | 1,903 lb |
| Toyota Tercel | 1999 | 162.6″ | 65.4″ | 2,079 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Metro bigger than the 1999?
No. The 2000 and 1999 Metro are the same size, within half an inch and 45 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Metro or the Toyota Tercel?
The 1999 Toyota Tercel is 5.5″ longer and 176 lb heavier than the 2000 Metro.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Metro model years, 1998 to 2000. 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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