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, 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. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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. 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 | 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. 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 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.