Quick answer
The 1987 Hyundai Pony, the latest model year on record, is 164.6″ long, 61.8″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 92.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,161 lb. At 13.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Hyundai Pony generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1987 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 53.9″ | 92.1″ | 2,150 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Pony year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 92.1″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 92.1″ | 3 | |
| 1985 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 92.1″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 92.1″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Pony fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 428 cars within 10″ of its length, the Pony is lighter than 87% and narrower than 96%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 93%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 428 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 61.8″ | 68.1″ | −6.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 92.1″ | 99.2″ | −7.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,161 lb | 2,846 lb | −685 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Pony against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Chevette, the Pony is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Pony (this car) | 1987 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 2,161 lb |
| Chevrolet Chevette | 1987 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 2,112 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1987 Pony bigger than the 1986?
No. The 1987 and 1986 Pony are the same size, within half an inch and 6 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Pony or the Chevrolet Chevette?
The 1987 Chevrolet Chevette is 1.2″ shorter and within 50 lb in weight than the 1987 Pony.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Pony model years, 1984 to 1987. 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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