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 for the Chrysler Daytona, 148 lb of it since 1983, 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 for the Chrysler Daytona. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 4 new platforms below.
| 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, and for a 14.9-foot Chrysler Daytona it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Daytona clears the garage by 4.1 ft. 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. At 2,798 lb the Chrysler Daytona is 586 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 9 measured model years for the Chrysler Daytona between 1983 and 1993.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Chrysler Daytona fits into 4 rows instead of 9. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Chrysler Daytona.
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.
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