Quick answer
The 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, the latest model year on record, is 153.9″ long, 65.7″ wide and 66.1″ tall on a 94.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,743 lb. At 12.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Suzuki Sidekick generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1996: 251 lb heavier than before.
| 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 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Sidekick year by year
| 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 |
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Sidekick fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 166 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.7″ | 66.1″ | −0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 94.1″ | 95.3″ | −1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 2,743 lb | 2,511 lb | +232 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Sidekick bigger than the 1997?
No, it is smaller: the 1998 model is 1.2″ shorter.
How much does a used Sidekick cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,079 for the 1989–1995 car to $3,005 for the 1996–1998 one, across 17 listings.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 Sidekick model years, 1989 to 1998. 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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