Peugeot 405 Specs

Since 1989 the 405 has kept the same length and gained 18 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 1989–1992 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1992 Peugeot 405, the latest model year on record, is 177.6″ long, 67.3″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,606 lb. At 14.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Peugeot 405 generation, measured

FIG.01·Peugeot 405 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1989–1992177.6″67.7″55.5″105.1″2,588 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

405 year by year

FIG.02·Peugeot 405 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1992177.6″67.3″105.1″2,606 lb1
1991177.6″67.3″105.1″2,606 lb1
1990177.6″67.7″105.1″2,460 lb1
1989177.6″67.7″105.1″2,588 lb2
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 405 fit

FIG.02·Peugeot 405 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.8 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 945 cars within 10″ of its length, the 405 is lighter than 88% and narrower than 82%.

FIG.03·Peugeot 405 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 945 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width67.3″70.9″−3.6″
Wheelbase105.1″104.7″+0.4″
Curb weight2,606 lb3,338 lb−732 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

405 against its rivals

Next to the Nissan Stanza, the 405 is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Peugeot 405 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Peugeot 405 (this car)1992177.6″67.3″2,606 lb
Nissan Stanza1992179.9″66.9″2,789 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 405 bigger than the 1991?

No. The 1992 and 1991 405 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the 405 or the Nissan Stanza?

The 1992 Nissan Stanza is 2.3″ longer and 183 lb heavier than the 1992 405.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 405 model years, 1989 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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