The current Nissan Stanza is 179.1″ long, 66.5″ wide, on a 100.4″ wheelbase, weighing 2,837 lb. Since 1985 it has grown 3% in length and gained 22% in weight. At 14.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Nissan Stanza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 173.6″ | 65.7″ | 54.7″ | 97.2″ | 2,326 lb |
| 1986–1992 | 179.1″ | 66.5″ | 55.1″ | 100.4″ | 2,837 lb |
From 1985 to today the Stanza gained 5.5″ of length (3%) and 511 lb of weight (22%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Stanza year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 8 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 179.9″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 179.9″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 179.9″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 177.2″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 179.1″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 173.6″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 2 |
Will a Stanza 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 | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 930 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 | 66.5″ | 71.3″ | -4.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 100.4″ | 105.1″ | -4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 3,384 lb | -547 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Nissan Stanza?
179.1″ (14′ 11″) in its current generation, 66.5″ wide and 55.1″ tall.
How much does a Nissan Stanza weigh?
2,837 lb at the kerb, which is 22% more than the first generation we hold from 1985.
Will a Stanza fit in a garage?
At 14.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Stanza got bigger over the years?
Yes — 5.5″ longer and 511 lb heavier since 1985, across 2 generations. Weight grew 22%, far faster than length.