Quick answer
The 1990 Maserati 228, the latest model year on record, is 175.6″ long, 73.2″ wide and 52.4″ tall on a 40.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,749 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Maserati 228 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 175.6″ | 73.2″ | 52.4″ | 40.2″ | 2,749 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 228 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 884 cars within 10″ of its length, the 228 has a shorter wheelbase than 100%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 884 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 70.9″ | +2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 40.2″ | 103.5″ | −63.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 3,274 lb | −525 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
228 against its rivals
Next to the Dodge ARIES, Dodge 600 and Dodge LANCER, the 228 is the shortest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati 228 (this car) | 1990 | 175.6″ | 73.2″ | 2,749 lb |
| Dodge ARIES | 1989 | 178.7″ | 68.1″ | 2,436 lb |
| Dodge 600 | 1988 | 185″ | 68.1″ | 2,604 lb |
| Dodge LANCER | 1989 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 2,712 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 228 or the Dodge ARIES?
The 1989 Dodge ARIES is 3.1″ longer and 313 lb lighter than the 1990 228.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 1 228 model years, 1990 to 1990. 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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