Quick answer
The 2007 Chevrolet Optra, the latest model year on record, is 174.8″ long, 68.1″ wide and 58.3″ tall on a 102″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,811 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Optra generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 57.1″ | 102″ | 2,756 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Optra year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 174.8″ | 68.1″ | 102″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 174.8″ | 68.1″ | 102″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 175.6″ | 68.1″ | 102″ | 3 | |
| 2004 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 102″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Optra fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 864 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.1″ | 70.5″ | −2.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 102″ | 103.1″ | −1.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 3,252 lb | −441 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Optra against its rivals
Next to the BMW 328i, BMW 330i and BMW 335i, the Optra is the shortest and the lightest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Optra (this car) | 2007 | 174.8″ | 68.1″ | 2,811 lb |
| BMW 328i | 2007 | 180.7″ | 70.1″ | 3,351 lb |
| BMW 330i | 2006 | 178.3″ | 71.7″ | 3,417 lb |
| BMW 335i | 2007 | 179.9″ | 70.5″ | 3,666 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Optra bigger than the 2006?
No. The 2007 and 2006 Optra are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Optra or the BMW 328i?
The 2007 BMW 328i is 5.9″ longer and 540 lb heavier than the 2007 Optra.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Optra model years, 2004 to 2007. 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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