Toyota Cressida Specs

Since 1981 the Cressida has grown 4.7″ in length and gained 465 lb: weight rose 16%, length only 3%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1981–1992 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1992 Toyota Cressida, the latest model year on record, is 189.8″ long, 67.3″ wide and 54.7″ tall on a 105.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,395 lb. At 15.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota Cressida generation, measured

The biggest change came in 1987: the new car was 2.8″ longer and 377 lb heavier than the 1981–1986 one.

FIG.01·Toyota Cressida dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1981–1986185″66.5″55.1″103.9″2,930 lb
1987–1992187.8″66.5″54.3″104.7″3,307 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cressida year by year

FIG.02·Toyota Cressida dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1992189.8″67.3″105.5″3,395 lb1
1991189.8″67.3″105.5″3,395 lb1
1990189.8″67.3″105.5″3,395 lb1
1989189.8″67.3″105.5″3,395 lb1
1988187.8″66.5″104.7″3,307 lb1
1987187.8″66.5″104.7″3,307 lb1
1986189″66.5″104.7″3,104 lb2
1985189″66.5″104.7″3,104 lb2
1984186.6″66.5″104.3″3,014 lb2
1983186.6″66.5″104.3″3,014 lb2
1982185″66.5″104.3″2,884 lb2
1981185″66.5″103.9″2,930 lb2
ROWS 12·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Cressida fit

FIG.02·Toyota Cressida — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,047 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cressida is narrower than 96% and has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.

FIG.03·Toyota Cressida against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,047 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width67.3″73.2″−5.9″
Wheelbase105.5″110.2″−4.7″
Curb weight3,395 lb3,865 lb−470 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cressida against its rivals

FIG.04·Toyota Cressida against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota Cressida (this car)1992189.8″67.3″3,395 lb
Mercedes-Benz 3001993187″69.7″3,757 lb
Mercedes-Benz 4001993196.5″71.7″4,398 lb
Nissan Stanza1992179.9″66.9″2,789 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Cressida bigger than the 1991?

No. The 1992 and 1991 Cressida are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Cressida or the Mercedes-Benz 300?

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 is 2.8″ shorter and 362 lb heavier than the 1992 Cressida.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 12 Cressida model years, 1981 to 1992. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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