The current Nissan 240SX is 179.9″ long, 68.1″ wide, on a 99.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,800 lb. Since 1989 it has grown 1% in length and gained 5% in weight. At 15 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Nissan 240SX generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Nissan 240SX, 126 lb of it since 1989, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 50.8″ | 97.6″ | 2,674 lb |
| 1995–1997 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 50.8″ | 99.6″ | 2,813 lb |
| 1998 | 179.9″ | 68.1″ | 50.8″ | 99.6″ | 2,800 lb |
From 1989 to today the 240SX gained 2″ of length (1%) and 126 lb of weight (5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
240SX year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 9 years on record for the Nissan 240SX. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 3 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 179.9″ | 68.1″ | 99.6″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.6″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.6″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 177.2″ | 68.1″ | 99.6″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 3 | |
| 1992 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 |
Will a 240SX fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15-foot Nissan 240SX 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 240SX clears the garage by 4 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 955 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 | 68.1″ | 71.3″ | -3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 99.6″ | 105.5″ | -5.9″ |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lb | 3,424 lb | -624 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,800 lb the Nissan 240SX is 624 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, 9 measured model years for the Nissan 240SX between 1989 and 1998.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Nissan 240SX fits into 3 rows instead of 9. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Nissan 240SX.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Nissan 240SX?
179.9″ (14′ 12″) in its current generation, 68.1″ wide and 50.8″ tall.
How much does a Nissan 240SX weigh?
2,800 lb at the kerb, which is 5% more than the first generation we hold from 1989.
Will a 240SX fit in a garage?
At 15 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 240SX got bigger over the years?
Yes — 2″ longer and 126 lb heavier since 1989, across 3 generations. Weight grew 5%, far faster than length.
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