MAGNUM

Dodge Magnum Specs

The Dodge Magnum measures 197.2″ long and weighs 4,001 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 1978 it grew -18.5″ and gained -31 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1978–2008 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Dodge Magnum is 197.2″ long, 74″ wide, on a 119.7″ wheelbase, weighing 4,001 lb. At 16.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Dodge Magnum 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.

FIG.01·Dodge Magnum dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1978–1979215.7″77.2″53.1″115″4,032 lb
2005–2008197.2″74″58.3″119.7″4,001 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Magnum year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 6 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Dodge Magnum dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2008197.2″74″119.7″4,098 lb3
2007197.2″74″119.7″4,098 lb3
2006197.2″74″119.7″4,098 lb3
2005197.2″74″119.7″4,001 lb2
1979215.7″77.2″115″3,785 lb1
1978215.7″77.2″115″4,032 lb1
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Magnum 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.

FIG.02·Dodge Magnum — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 812 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Dodge Magnum against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width74″74″+0.0″
Wheelbase119.7″113.8″+5.9″
Curb weight4,001 lb4,109 lb-108 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Dodge Magnum?

197.2″ (16′ 5″) in its current generation, 74″ wide and 58.3″ tall.

How much does a Dodge Magnum weigh?

4,001 lb at the kerb.

Will a Magnum fit in a garage?

At 16.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Magnum got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.