Quick answer
The 2008 Pontiac Wave, the latest model year on record, is 161.4″ long, 66.5″ wide and 59.4″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,485 lb. At 13.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Pontiac Wave generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | 159.8″ | 65.7″ | 59.1″ | 97.6″ | 2,447 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Wave year by year
| 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 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Wave fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 317 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.5″ | 67.7″ | −1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.6″ | 97.6″ | same |
| Curb weight | 2,485 lb | 2,721 lb | −236 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Wave against its rivals
Next to the Volkswagen GTI, Toyota Echo and Suzuki Aerio, the Wave is the shortest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Wave (this car) | 2008 | 161.4″ | 66.5″ | 2,485 lb |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2009 | 165.7″ | 69.3″ | 3,100 lb |
| Toyota Echo | 2007 | 163.4″ | 65.4″ | 2,046 lb |
| Suzuki Aerio | 2007 | 171.3″ | 66.5″ | 2,661 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Wave bigger than the 2007?
No. The 2008 and 2007 Wave are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Wave or the Volkswagen GTI?
The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is 4.3″ longer and 615 lb heavier than the 2008 Wave.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Wave model years, 2005 to 2008. 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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