Quick answer
The 1997 Subaru SVX, the latest model year on record, is 182.3″ long, 69.7″ wide and 51.2″ tall on a 102.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,580 lb. At 15.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Subaru SVX generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1997 | 181.9″ | 69.7″ | 51.2″ | 102.8″ | 3,583 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
SVX year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 181.9″ | 69.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a SVX fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,098 cars within 10″ of its length, the SVX has a shorter wheelbase than 81%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,098 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 72″ | −2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.8″ | 106.7″ | −3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,532 lb | +48 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
SVX against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru SVX (this car) | 1997 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,580 lb |
| Dodge Stealth | 1996 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 3,479 lb |
| Infiniti J30 | 1997 | 191.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,474 lb |
| BMW 840Ci | 1997 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 4,079 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 1997 SVX bigger than the 1996?
No. The 1997 and 1996 SVX are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the SVX or the Dodge Stealth?
The 1996 Dodge Stealth is 2.4″ shorter and 101 lb lighter than the 1997 SVX.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 SVX model years, 1992 to 1997. 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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