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Hyundai Excel Specs

Since 1986 the Excel has grown 3.9″ in length and shed 375 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1986–1994 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1994 Hyundai Excel, the latest model year on record, is 165″ long, 63.4″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 93.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,172 lb. At 13.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Excel generation, measured

The biggest change came in 1992: the new car was 4.0″ longer and 383 lb lighter than the 1986–1991 one.

FIG.01·Hyundai Excel dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1986–1991161″62.6″54.3″93.7″2,546 lb
1992–1994165″63.4″54.7″93.7″2,163 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Excel year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Excel dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1994165″63.4″93.7″2,172 lb2
1993165″63.4″93.7″2,163 lb2
1992165″63.4″93.7″2,163 lb2
1991163.8″63.4″93.7″2,169 lb3
1990163.8″63.4″93.7″2,169 lb3
1989163.4″63″93.7″2,156 lb3
1988163.4″63″93.7″2,156 lb3
1987163.4″63″93.7″2,156 lb3
1986161″62.6″93.7″2,546 lb1
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Excel on the used market

FIG.05·Hyundai Excel generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
Other years5698%$11,158106,252 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Excel fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Excel — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep13.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft13.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 445 cars within 10″ of its length, the Excel is lighter than 87% and narrower than 93%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 88%.

FIG.03·Hyundai Excel against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 445 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width63.4″68.1″−4.7″
Wheelbase93.7″99.2″−5.5″
Curb weight2,172 lb2,855 lb−683 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Recalls26 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems451 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space14 cu ftUsed prices77 listingsWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1986–1994

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Excel bigger than the 1993?

No. The 1994 and 1993 Excel are the same size, within half an inch and 9 lb of each other.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Excel model years, 1986 to 1994. 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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