The current Jaguar Vanden Plas is 202.8″ long, 70.9″ wide, on a 118.1″ wheelbase, weighing 4,068 lb. Since 1988 it has grown 2% in length and gained -5% in weight. At 16.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Jaguar Vanden Plas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1992 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 52.8″ | 113″ | 4,290 lb |
| 2003 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 118.1″ | 4,068 lb |
From 1988 to today the Vanden Plas gained 3.1″ of length (2%) and -223 lb of weight (-5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Vanden Plas 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.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 118.1″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 |
Will a Vanden Plas 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 | 16.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 600 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 | 70.9″ | 74.8″ | -3.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 118.1″ | 116.9″ | +1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 4,068 lb | 4,299 lb | -231 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Jaguar Vanden Plas?
202.8″ (16′ 11″) in its current generation, 70.9″ wide and 53.1″ tall.
How much does a Jaguar Vanden Plas weigh?
4,068 lb at the kerb.
Will a Vanden Plas fit in a garage?
At 16.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Vanden Plas got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.1″ longer and -223 lb heavier since 1988, across 2 generations. Weight grew -5%, far faster than length.