The current Pontiac Trans Sport is 194.5″ long, 72.8″ wide, on a 116.1″ wheelbase, weighing 3,426 lb. At 16.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Pontiac Trans Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1996 | 194.5″ | 74.4″ | 65.7″ | 109.8″ | 3,508 lb |
| 1997–1999 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 67.7″ | 116.1″ | 3,426 lb |
Trans Sport year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1997 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 192.1″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 192.1″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 192.1″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 194.5″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 194.5″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 194.5″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 194.5″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 1 |
Will a Trans Sport 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 | 16.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 896 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 | 72.8″ | 73.6″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.1″ | 112.2″ | +3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 3,426 lb | 4,015 lb | -589 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pontiac Trans Sport?
194.5″ (16′ 2″) in its current generation, 72.8″ wide and 67.7″ tall.
How much does a Pontiac Trans Sport weigh?
3,426 lb at the kerb.
Will a Trans Sport fit in a garage?
At 16.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Trans Sport got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.