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Nissan Stanza Specs

Since 1985 the Stanza has grown 6.3″ in length and gained 463 lb: weight rose 20%, length only 4%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1985–1992 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1992 Nissan Stanza, the latest model year on record, is 179.9″ long, 66.9″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 100.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,789 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Stanza generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1986, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 1985 one.

FIG.01·Nissan Stanza dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1985173.6″65.7″54.7″97.2″2,326 lb
1986–1992179.1″66.5″55.1″100.4″2,837 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Stanza year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Stanza dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1992179.9″66.9″100.4″2,789 lb1
1991179.9″66.9″100.4″2,789 lb1
1990179.9″66.9″100.4″2,789 lb1
1989178″66.5″100.4″2,835 lb1
1988178″66.5″100.4″2,835 lb1
1987177.2″66.5″100.4″2,840 lb2
1986179.1″66.5″100.4″2,837 lb2
1985173.6″65.7″97.2″2,326 lb2
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Stanza fit

FIG.02·Nissan Stanza — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length, the Stanza is lighter than 84% and narrower than 87%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 86%.

FIG.03·Nissan Stanza against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,029 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width66.9″71.7″−4.8″
Wheelbase100.4″105.5″−5.1″
Curb weight2,789 lb3,448 lb−659 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Stanza against its rivals

Next to the Mercedes-Benz 300, Toyota Cressida and Peugeot 405, the Stanza is the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Nissan Stanza against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Stanza (this car)1992179.9″66.9″2,789 lb
Mercedes-Benz 3001993187″69.7″3,757 lb
Toyota Cressida1992189.8″67.3″3,395 lb
Peugeot 4051992177.6″67.3″2,606 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy27 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems184 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space43 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–1992

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Stanza bigger than the 1991?

No. The 1992 and 1991 Stanza are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Stanza or the Mercedes-Benz 300?

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 is 7.1″ longer and 968 lb heavier than the 1992 Stanza.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Stanza model years, 1985 to 1992. 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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