200SX

Nissan 200SX Specs

The Nissan 200SX measures 170.1″ long and weighs 2,330 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 1985 it grew -4.3″ and gained -194 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1985–1998 · Updated Sep 19, 2026
Quick answer

The current Nissan 200SX is 170.1″ long, 66.5″ wide, on a 100″ wheelbase, weighing 2,330 lb. At 14.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Nissan 200SX generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Nissan 200SX, -194 lb of it since 1985, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Nissan 200SX dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1985–1988174.4″73.6″52.4″95.7″2,524 lb
1995–1998170.1″66.5″54.3″100″2,330 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

200SX year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 8 years on record for the Nissan 200SX. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Nissan 200SX dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1998171.7″66.5″100″2,436 lb2
1997170.1″66.5″100″2,330 lb1
1996170.1″66.5″100″2,330 lb1
1995170.1″66.5″100″2,330 lb1
1988175.6″65.7″95.7″2,778 lb2
1987175.6″65.7″95.7″2,793 lb3
1986174.4″73.6″95.7″2,685 lb2
1985174.4″73.6″95.7″2,524 lb2
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 200SX fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.2-foot Nissan 200SX it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the 200SX clears the garage by 4.8 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Nissan 200SX — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 648 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Nissan 200SX against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width66.5″69.3″-2.8″
Wheelbase100″101.2″-1.2″
Curb weight2,330 lb3,005 lb-675 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,330 lb the Nissan 200SX is 675 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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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, 8 measured model years for the Nissan 200SX between 1985 and 1998.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Nissan 200SX fits into 2 rows instead of 8. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Nissan 200SX.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Nissan 200SX?

170.1″ (14′ 2″) in its current generation, 66.5″ wide and 54.3″ tall.

How much does a Nissan 200SX weigh?

2,330 lb at the kerb.

Will a 200SX fit in a garage?

At 14.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the 200SX got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Nissan 200SX. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 170.1″ and 2,330 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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