The current Toyota Cressida is 189″ long, 66.5″ wide, on a 104.7″ wheelbase, weighing 3,104 lb. Since 1981 it has grown 2% in length and gained 6% in weight. At 15.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Toyota Cressida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1984 | 185″ | 66.5″ | 55.1″ | 103.9″ | 2,930 lb |
| 1985–1992 | 189″ | 66.5″ | 55.1″ | 104.7″ | 3,104 lb |
From 1981 to today the Cressida gained 3.9″ of length (2%) and 174 lb of weight (6%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Cressida year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 12 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 189.8″ | 67.3″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 189.8″ | 67.3″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 189.8″ | 67.3″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 189.8″ | 67.3″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 187.8″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 187.8″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 189″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 189″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 186.6″ | 66.5″ | 104.3″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 186.6″ | 66.5″ | 104.3″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 185″ | 66.5″ | 104.3″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 185″ | 66.5″ | 103.9″ | 2 |
Will a Cressida 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 | 15.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,001 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 | 66.5″ | 72.8″ | -6.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 104.7″ | 109.8″ | -5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 3,807 lb | -703 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 Cressida?
189″ (15′ 9″) in its current generation, 66.5″ wide and 55.1″ tall.
How much does a Toyota Cressida weigh?
3,104 lb at the kerb, which is 6% more than the first generation we hold from 1981.
Will a Cressida fit in a garage?
At 15.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Cressida got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.9″ longer and 174 lb heavier since 1981, across 2 generations. Weight grew 6%, far faster than length.