The current Suzuki Sidekick is 158.7″ long, 64.6″ wide, on a 98″ wheelbase, weighing 2,456 lb. Since 1989 it has grown 11% in length and gained 11% in weight. At 13.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Suzuki Sidekick generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Suzuki Sidekick, 251 lb of it since 1989, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1995 | 142.5″ | 64.2″ | 65.4″ | 86.6″ | 2,205 lb |
| 1996–1998 | 158.7″ | 64.6″ | 66.5″ | 98″ | 2,456 lb |
From 1989 to today the Sidekick gained 16.1″ of length (11%) and 251 lb of weight (11%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Sidekick year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record for the Suzuki Sidekick. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 153.9″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 155.1″ | 65.4″ | 94.1″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 155.1″ | 65.4″ | 94.1″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 148″ | 64.2″ | 90.2″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 148″ | 64.2″ | 90.2″ | 3 | |
| 1993 | 148″ | 64.2″ | 90.2″ | 3 | |
| 1992 | 148″ | 64.2″ | 90.2″ | 3 | |
| 1991 | 148″ | 64.2″ | 90.2″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 142.5″ | 64.2″ | 86.6″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 142.5″ | 64.2″ | 86.6″ | 2 |
Will a Sidekick fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.2-foot Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick clears the garage by 5.8 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 | 13.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 249 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 | 64.6″ | 66.9″ | -2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 98″ | 96.5″ | +1.5″ |
| Curb weight | 2,456 lb | 2,595 lb | -139 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,456 lb the Suzuki Sidekick is 139 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, 10 measured model years for the Suzuki Sidekick between 1989 and 1998.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Suzuki Sidekick fits into 2 rows instead of 10. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Suzuki Sidekick.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Suzuki Sidekick?
158.7″ (13′ 3″) in its current generation, 64.6″ wide and 66.5″ tall.
How much does a Suzuki Sidekick weigh?
2,456 lb at the kerb, which is 11% more than the first generation we hold from 1989.
Will a Sidekick fit in a garage?
At 13.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Sidekick got bigger over the years?
Yes — 16.1″ longer and 251 lb heavier since 1989, across 2 generations. Weight grew 11%, far faster than length.
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