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Suzuki Esteem Specs

Since 1995 the Esteem has grown 7.1″ in length; since 2002, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 0 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1995–2002 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2002 Suzuki Esteem, the latest model year on record, is 172.4″ long, 66.5″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,403 lb. At 14.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Suzuki Esteem generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2002, when the new car was 7.0″ longer than the 1995–2001 one.

FIG.01·Suzuki Esteem dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1995–2001165.4″″″98″—
2002172.4″66.5″55.9″97.6″2,403 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Esteem year by year

FIG.02·Suzuki Esteem dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2002172.4″66.5″97.6″2,403 lb1
2001169.7″66.5″97.6″2,315 lb2
2000169.7″66.5″97.6″2,315 lb2
1999169.7″66.5″97.6″2,293 lb2
1998168.5″66.5″97.6″2,293 lb2
1997165.4″65.7″98″2,143 lb1
1996165.4″65.7″98″2,143 lb1
1995165.4″″98″—1
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Esteem fit

FIG.02·Suzuki Esteem — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 764 cars within 10″ of its length, the Esteem is lighter than 88% and narrower than 80%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 80%.

FIG.03·Suzuki Esteem against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 764 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width66.5″70.1″−3.6″
Wheelbase97.6″102.4″−4.8″
Curb weight2,403 lb3,155 lb−752 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Esteem against its rivals

Next to the BMW 328Ci, the Esteem is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Suzuki Esteem against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Suzuki Esteem (this car)2002172.4″66.5″2,403 lb
BMW 328Ci2000176.8″69.3″3,197 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2002 Esteem bigger than the 2001?

Yes: the 2002 model is 2.7″ longer and 88 lb heavier, because 2002 started a new generation.

Which is bigger, the Esteem or the BMW 328Ci?

The 2000 BMW 328Ci is 4.4″ longer and 794 lb heavier than the 2002 Esteem.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Esteem model years, 1995 to 2002. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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