The current Chrysler Daytona is 179.1″ long, 69.3″ wide, on a 97.2″ wheelbase, weighing 2,798 lb. Since 1983 it has grown 2% in length and gained 6% in weight. At 14.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Chrysler Daytona generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1984 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 52″ | 97.2″ | 2,650 lb |
| 1987–1988 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 51.2″ | 97.2″ | 2,864 lb |
| 1989 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 50″ | 96.9″ | 2,751 lb |
| 1990–1993 | 179.1″ | 69.3″ | 50″ | 97.2″ | 2,798 lb |
From 1983 to today the Daytona gained 3.9″ of length (2%) and 148 lb of weight (6%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Daytona year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 9 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 179.9″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 179.9″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 178.7″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 179.1″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 4 | |
| 1989 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 1 |
Will a Daytona fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 930 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 71.3″ | -2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.2″ | 105.1″ | -7.9″ |
| Curb weight | 2,798 lb | 3,384 lb | -586 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Chrysler Daytona?
179.1″ (14′ 11″) in its current generation, 69.3″ wide and 50″ tall.
How much does a Chrysler Daytona weigh?
2,798 lb at the kerb, which is 6% more than the first generation we hold from 1983.
Will a Daytona fit in a garage?
At 14.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Daytona got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.9″ longer and 148 lb heavier since 1983, across 4 generations. Weight grew 6%, far faster than length.