Suzuki Forsa Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 1988 Suzuki Forsa, the latest model year on record, is 146.5″ long, 60.6″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 90.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 1,638 lb. At 12.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Suzuki Forsa generation, measured

FIG.01·Suzuki Forsa dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1986–1988	142.9″	60.6″	53.1″	90.2″	1,528 lb

ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Forsa year by year

FIG.02·Suzuki Forsa dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
1988	146.5″	60.6″	90.6″	1,638 lb	2
1987	146.5″	60.6″	90.6″	1,587 lb	2
1986	142.9″	60.6″	90.2″	1,528 lb	2

ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Forsa fit

FIG.02·Suzuki Forsa — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	12.2 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	12.2 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.1 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 68 cars within 10″ of its length, the Forsa is lighter than 95% and narrower than 84%.

FIG.03·Suzuki Forsa against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 68 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	60.6″	64.6″	−4.0″
Wheelbase	90.6″	92.1″	−1.5″
Curb weight	1,638 lb	2,361 lb	−723 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1988 Forsa bigger than the 1987?

About the same length: the 1988 model is the same length and 51 lb heavier.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Forsa model years, 1986 to 1988. 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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