Quick answer
The 2002 Chrysler Neon, the latest model year on record, is 174.4″ long, 67.3″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,643 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler Neon generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 55.9″ | 105.1″ | 2,564 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Neon year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 105.1″ | 3 | |
| 2001 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 105.1″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Neon fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 846 cars within 10″ of its length, the Neon is lighter than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 846 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 70.5″ | −3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 103.1″ | +2.0″ |
| Curb weight | 2,643 lb | 3,241 lb | −598 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Neon against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Neon (this car) | 2002 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 2,643 lb |
| Ford Escort | 2000 | 175.2″ | 67.3″ | 2,482 lb |
| Mazda Protege | 2003 | 174″ | 67.3″ | 2,612 lb |
| Infiniti G20 | 2002 | 177.6″ | 66.5″ | 2,937 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 2002 Neon bigger than the 2001?
About the same length: the 2002 model is the same length and 77 lb heavier.
Which is bigger, the Neon or the Ford Escort?
The 2000 Ford Escort is 0.8″ longer and 161 lb lighter than the 2002 Neon.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Neon model years, 2000 to 2002. 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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