The current Pontiac Wave is 159.8″ long, 65.7″ wide, on a 97.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,447 lb. At 13.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Pontiac Wave generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Pontiac Wave, 0 lb of it since 2005, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | 159.8″ | 65.7″ | 59.1″ | 97.6″ | 2,447 lb |
Wave year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 4 years on record for the Pontiac Wave. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 161.4″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 161.4″ | 66.5″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 159.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 159.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 2 |
Will a Wave fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.3-foot Pontiac Wave 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 Wave clears the garage by 5.7 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 | 13.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.3 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 280 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 | 65.7″ | 66.9″ | -1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.6″ | 96.9″ | +0.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lb | 2,639 lb | -192 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,447 lb the Pontiac Wave is 192 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, 4 measured model years for the Pontiac Wave between 2005 and 2008.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Pontiac Wave fits into 1 rows instead of 4. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Pontiac Wave.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pontiac Wave?
159.8″ (13′ 4″) in its current generation, 65.7″ wide and 59.1″ tall.
How much does a Pontiac Wave weigh?
2,447 lb at the kerb.
Will a Wave fit in a garage?
At 13.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Wave got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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