The current Dodge Colt is 171.3″ long, 66.1″ wide, on a 96.1″ wheelbase, weighing 2,083 lb. Since 1971 it has grown 7% in length and gained 1% in weight. At 14.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Dodge Colt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 160.6″ | 61.4″ | 53.5″ | 95.3″ | 2,055 lb |
| 1973 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 54.7″ | 94.9″ | 2,070 lb |
| 1974–1978 | 172″ | 53.5″ | 63.4″ | 95.3″ | — |
| 1979 | 162.6″ | 61.4″ | 52.4″ | 92.1″ | 2,125 lb |
| 1981 | 157.1″ | 62.2″ | 50″ | 90.6″ | 1,929 lb |
| 1982–1984 | 159.1″ | 63″ | 50″ | 92.5″ | 1,927 lb |
| 1991–1992 | 157.5″ | 63.8″ | 53.5″ | 93.7″ | 2,017 lb |
| 1993–1994 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 51.6″ | 98.4″ | 2,194 lb |
| 1995–1996 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 53.5″ | 96.1″ | 2,083 lb |
From 1971 to today the Colt gained 10.6″ of length (7%) and 29 lb of weight (1%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Colt year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 19 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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
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 | 14.3 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
Compared with 682 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 | 66.1″ | 69.7″ | -3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.1″ | 101.6″ | -5.5″ |
| Curb weight | 2,083 lb | 3,058 lb | -975 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 Dodge Colt?
171.3″ (14′ 3″) in its current generation, 66.1″ wide and 53.5″ tall.
How much does a Dodge Colt weigh?
2,083 lb at the kerb, which is 1% more than the first generation we hold from 1971.
Will a Colt fit in a garage?
At 14.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Colt got bigger over the years?
Yes — 10.6″ longer and 29 lb heavier since 1971, across 9 generations. Weight grew 1%, far faster than length.