The current Subaru Brat is 169.3″ long, 63.4″ wide, on a 96.5″ wheelbase, weighing 2,200 lb. Since 1979 it has grown 3% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 14.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Subaru Brat generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Subaru Brat, -9 lb of it since 1979, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1980 | 165″ | 61.4″ | 56.7″ | 96.5″ | 2,209 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 169.3″ | 63.4″ | 57.1″ | 96.5″ | 2,200 lb |
From 1979 to today the Brat gained 4.3″ of length (3%) and -9 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Brat year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 4 years on record for the Subaru Brat. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a Brat fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.1-foot Subaru Brat 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 Brat clears the garage by 4.9 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 | 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 621 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 | 63.4″ | 69.3″ | -5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.5″ | 100.8″ | -4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,200 lb | 2,994 lb | -794 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,200 lb the Subaru Brat is 794 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 Subaru Brat between 1979 and 1982.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Subaru Brat fits into 2 rows instead of 4. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Subaru Brat.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Subaru Brat?
169.3″ (14′ 1″) in its current generation, 63.4″ wide and 57.1″ tall.
How much does a Subaru Brat weigh?
2,200 lb at the kerb.
Will a Brat fit in a garage?
At 14.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Brat got bigger over the years?
Yes — 4.3″ longer and -9 lb heavier since 1979, across 2 generations. Weight grew -0%, far faster than length.
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