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, 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. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. 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. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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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.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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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.