The current Fiat 124 Spider is 160.2″ long, 68.1″ wide, on a 90.9″ wheelbase, weighing 2,456 lb. Since 1971 it has grown 3% in length and gained 20% in weight. At 13.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Fiat 124 Spider 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 | 156.3″ | 63.4″ | 49.2″ | 89.8″ | 2,046 lb |
| 1973–1974 | 159.4″ | 63.4″ | 49.2″ | 89.8″ | 2,077 lb |
| 1975–1978 | 163″ | 63.4″ | 49.2″ | 89.8″ | 2,319 lb |
| 2017–2020 | 160.2″ | 68.1″ | 48.8″ | 90.9″ | 2,456 lb |
From 1971 to today the 124 Spider gained 3.9″ of length (3%) and 410 lb of weight (20%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
124 Spider year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 12 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 160.2″ | 68.1″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 160.2″ | 68.1″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 160.2″ | 68.1″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 160.2″ | 68.1″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 163″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 163″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 163″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 163″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 160.6″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 159.4″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 156.3″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 1971 | 156.3″ | 63.4″ | 89.8″ | 1 |
Will a 124 Spider 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 | 13.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 291 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 | 68.1″ | 67.3″ | +0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.9″ | 97.2″ | -6.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,456 lb | 2,646 lb | -190 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.
Specs vary by trim. Yours decodes from the VIN.
- Exact build, engine and factory options for one VIN
- The original window sticker as it left the factory
- What that specific configuration is worth today
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
- No ads, on every page
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
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.
Related tools
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Fiat 124 Spider?
160.2″ (13′ 4″) in its current generation, 68.1″ wide and 48.8″ tall.
How much does a Fiat 124 Spider weigh?
2,456 lb at the kerb, which is 20% more than the first generation we hold from 1971.
Will a 124 Spider fit in a garage?
At 13.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 124 Spider got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.9″ longer and 410 lb heavier since 1971, across 4 generations. Weight grew 20%, far faster than length.