The current Peugeot 505 is 192.9″ long, 68.5″ wide, on a 111″ wheelbase, weighing 3,049 lb. Since 1980 it has grown 4% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 16.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Peugeot 505 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Peugeot 505, 0 lb of it since 1980, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1984 | 185.4″ | 64.2″ | 57.1″ | 108.7″ | — |
| 1985–1986 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 58.7″ | 111″ | 3,144 lb |
| 1987 | 186.6″ | 68.5″ | 56.3″ | 107.9″ | 2,866 lb |
| 1988 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 58.7″ | 111″ | 3,049 lb |
From 1980 to today the 505 gained 7.5″ of length (4%) and 0 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
505 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 9 years on record for the Peugeot 505. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 4 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 191.3″ | 68.5″ | 110.2″ | 8 | |
| 1986 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 189.8″ | 68.5″ | 109.4″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 189.8″ | 68.5″ | 109.4″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 186.6″ | 68.5″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 186.6″ | 68.5″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 185.4″ | 64.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 |
Will a 505 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.1-foot Peugeot 505 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 505 clears the garage by 2.9 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 | 16.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.1 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 935 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 | 68.5″ | 73.6″ | -5.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 111″ | 111.4″ | -0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,049 lb | 3,966 lb | -917 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,049 lb the Peugeot 505 is 917 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 Peugeot 505 between 1980 and 1988.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Peugeot 505 fits into 4 rows instead of 9. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Peugeot 505.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Peugeot 505?
192.9″ (16′ 1″) in its current generation, 68.5″ wide and 58.7″ tall.
How much does a Peugeot 505 weigh?
3,049 lb at the kerb.
Will a 505 fit in a garage?
At 16.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 505 got bigger over the years?
Yes — 7.5″ longer and 0 lb heavier since 1980, across 4 generations. Weight grew 0%, far faster than length.
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