The current Toyota Avalon is 196.1″ long, 72.8″ wide, on a 113″ wheelbase, weighing 3,646 lb. Since 1995 it has grown 3% in length and gained 11% in weight. At 16.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Toyota Avalon generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Toyota Avalon, 362 lb of it since 1995, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2004 | 190.2″ | 70.5″ | 56.3″ | 107.1″ | 3,285 lb |
| 2005–2018 | 196.1″ | 71.7″ | 59.1″ | 109.8″ | 3,424 lb |
| 2019–2023 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 56.7″ | 113″ | 3,646 lb |
From 1995 to today the Avalon gained 5.9″ of length (3%) and 362 lb of weight (11%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Avalon year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 29 years on record for the Toyota Avalon. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 3 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2022 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2021 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 196.1″ | 72.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2016 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2014 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2013 | 195.3″ | 72.4″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2012 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 197.2″ | 72.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 196.1″ | 71.7″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 192.1″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 192.1″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 192.1″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 192.1″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 192.1″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 192.1″ | 70.5″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 192.1″ | 70.5″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 190.2″ | 70.5″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 190.2″ | 70.5″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 190.2″ | 70.5″ | 107.1″ | 1 |
Will a Avalon fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.3-foot Toyota Avalon 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 Avalon clears the garage by 2.7 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 | 16.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 837 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 | 72.8″ | 73.6″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 113″ | 113″ | +0.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,646 lb | 4,079 lb | -433 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,646 lb the Toyota Avalon is 432 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, 29 measured model years for the Toyota Avalon between 1995 and 2023.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Toyota Avalon fits into 3 rows instead of 29. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Toyota Avalon.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Toyota Avalon?
196.1″ (16′ 4″) in its current generation, 72.8″ wide and 56.7″ tall.
How much does a Toyota Avalon weigh?
3,646 lb at the kerb, which is 11% more than the first generation we hold from 1995.
Will a Avalon fit in a garage?
At 16.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Avalon got bigger over the years?
Yes — 5.9″ longer and 362 lb heavier since 1995, across 3 generations. Weight grew 11%, far faster than length.
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