The 1996 Dodge Colt, the latest model year on record, is 171.3″ long, 66.1″ wide and 53.5″ tall on a 96.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,083 lb. At 14.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge Colt generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1981, when the new car was 5.5″ shorter than the 1979 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1979: 225 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 1993, is 177 lb heavier than the 1991–1992 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1973 | 160.6″ | 61.4″ | 53.5″ | 95.3″ | 2,055 lb |
| 1974–1977 | 172″ | 53.5″ | 63.4″ | 95.3″ | — |
| 1978 | 170.9″ | 63″ | 52.8″ | 95.7″ | 2,350 lb |
| 1979 | 162.6″ | 61.4″ | 52.4″ | 92.1″ | 2,125 lb |
| 1981–1984 | 157.1″ | 62.2″ | 50″ | 90.6″ | 1,929 lb |
| 1991–1992 | 157.5″ | 63.8″ | 53.5″ | 93.7″ | 2,017 lb |
| 1993–1996 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 51.6″ | 98.4″ | 2,194 lb |
Colt year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 96.1″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 96.1″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 170.5″ | 66.5″ | 98.4″ | 4 | |
| 1993 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 98″ | 3 | |
| 1992 | 160.2″ | 65″ | 95.3″ | 4 | |
| 1991 | 157.5″ | 64.2″ | 93.7″ | 4 | |
| 1984 | 159.1″ | 62.6″ | 92.1″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 159.1″ | 62.6″ | 92.1″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 159.1″ | 63″ | 92.5″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 157.1″ | 62.2″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1979 | 165.4″ | 62.2″ | 93.3″ | 4 | |
| 1978 | 170.9″ | 63″ | 95.7″ | 2 | |
| 1977 | 168.5″ | 62.2″ | 94.1″ | 3 | |
| 1976 | 171.3″ | 63.8″ | 95.3″ | 4 | |
| 1975 | 171.3″ | 63.4″ | 95.3″ | 5 | |
| 1974 | 172″ | 53.5″ | 95.3″ | 4 | |
| 1973 | 163.8″ | 61.8″ | 94.9″ | 4 | |
| 1972 | 160.6″ | 61.4″ | 94.9″ | 3 | |
| 1971 | 160.6″ | 61.4″ | 95.3″ | 3 |
Will a Colt fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 723 cars within 10″ of its length, the Colt is lighter than 98% and narrower than 84%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 87%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 723 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 69.7″ | −3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.1″ | 101.6″ | −5.5″ |
| Curb weight | 2,083 lb | 3,100 lb | −1,017 lb |
Colt against its rivals
Next to the Mazda MX-3, Hyundai Excel and Hyundai Scoupe, the Colt is the longest and the lightest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Colt (this car) | 1996 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 2,083 lb |
| Mazda MX-3 | 1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 2,498 lb |
| Hyundai Excel | 1994 | 165″ | 63.4″ | 2,172 lb |
| Hyundai Scoupe | 1995 | 166.1″ | 63.8″ | 2,119 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Colt bigger than the 1995?
No. The 1996 and 1995 Colt are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Colt or the Mazda MX-3?
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 is 5.6″ shorter and 415 lb heavier than the 1996 Colt.
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