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Dodge ARIES Specs

Since 1981 the ARIES has grown 2.8″ in length and gained 97 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1981–1989 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1989 Dodge ARIES, the latest model year on record, is 178.7″ long, 68.1″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 100.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,436 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Dodge ARIES generation, measured

The biggest change came in 1985: the new car was 2.7″ longer and 82 lb heavier than the 1981–1984 one.

FIG.01·Dodge ARIES dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1981–1984176″68.5″52.8″99.6″2,339 lb
1985–1989178.7″68.1″52.8″100.4″2,421 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

ARIES year by year

FIG.02·Dodge ARIES dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1989178.7″68.1″100.4″2,436 lb2
1988178.7″68.1″100.4″2,493 lb3
1987178.7″68.1″100.4″2,515 lb3
1986178.7″68.1″100.4″2,482 lb8
1985178.7″68.1″100.4″2,438 lb8
1984176″68.5″100.4″2,526 lb3
1983176″68.5″100.4″2,526 lb3
1982176″68.5″99.6″2,355 lb3
1981176″68.5″99.6″2,394 lb3
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a ARIES fit

FIG.02·Dodge ARIES — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 998 cars within 10″ of its length, the ARIES is lighter than 95% and has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.

FIG.03·Dodge ARIES against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 998 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.1″71.3″−3.2″
Wheelbase100.4″105.1″−4.7″
Curb weight2,436 lb3,393 lb−957 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

ARIES against its rivals

Next to the Maserati 228, the ARIES is the longest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Dodge ARIES against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Dodge ARIES (this car)1989178.7″68.1″2,436 lb
Maserati 2281990175.6″73.2″2,749 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 1989 ARIES bigger than the 1988?

About the same length: the 1989 model is the same length and 57 lb lighter.

Which is bigger, the ARIES or the Maserati 228?

The 1990 Maserati 228 is 3.1″ shorter and 313 lb heavier than the 1989 ARIES.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 ARIES model years, 1981 to 1989. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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