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Jaguar Vanden Plas Specs

Since 1988 the Vanden Plas has grown 3.1″ in length and shed 223 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1988–2003 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas, the latest model year on record, is 202.8″ long, 70.9″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 118.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,068 lb. At 16.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jaguar Vanden Plas generation, measured

FIG.01·Jaguar Vanden Plas dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1988–1992199.6″69.7″52.8″113″4,290 lb
2003202.8″70.9″53.1″118.1″4,068 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Vanden Plas year by year

FIG.02·Jaguar Vanden Plas dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2003202.8″70.9″118.1″4,068 lb2
1992199.6″69.7″113″4,290 lb1
1991199.6″69.7″113″4,290 lb1
1990199.6″69.7″113″4,290 lb1
1989199.6″69.7″113″4,290 lb1
1988199.6″69.7″113″4,290 lb1
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Vanden Plas fit

FIG.02·Jaguar Vanden Plas — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 620 cars within 10″ of its length, the Vanden Plas is narrower than 88%.

FIG.03·Jaguar Vanden Plas against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 620 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width70.9″74.8″−3.9″
Wheelbase118.1″116.5″+1.6″
Curb weight4,068 lb4,319 lb−251 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Vanden Plas against its rivals

Next to the Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville and Infiniti I35, the Vanden Plas is the longest and the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Jaguar Vanden Plas against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Jaguar Vanden Plas (this car)2003202.8″70.9″4,068 lb
Cadillac Eldorado2002200.8″75.6″3,880 lb
Cadillac Seville2004201.2″74.8″4,010 lb
Infiniti I352004193.7″70.1″3,327 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Vanden Plas or the Cadillac Eldorado?

The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado is 2.0″ shorter and 188 lb lighter than the 2003 Vanden Plas.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Vanden Plas model years, 1988 to 2003. 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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