Quick answer
The 1982 Subaru Brat, the latest model year on record, is 169.3″ long, 63.4″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 96.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,224 lb. At 14.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Subaru Brat generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1982 | 165″ | 61.4″ | 56.7″ | 96.5″ | 2,209 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Brat year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 169.3″ | 63.4″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 169.3″ | 63.4″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 165″ | 61.4″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 165″ | 61.4″ | 96.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Brat fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 655 cars within 10″ of its length, the Brat is lighter than 93% and narrower than 96%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 81%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 655 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63.4″ | 69.3″ | −5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.5″ | 101.2″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,224 lb | 3,034 lb | −810 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1982 Brat bigger than the 1981?
No. The 1982 and 1981 Brat are the same size, within half an inch and 24 lb of each other.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Brat model years, 1979 to 1982. 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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