The 1997 Toyota Previa, the latest model year on record, is 187″ long, 70.9″ wide and 70.5″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,898 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Toyota Previa generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1996: 327 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1995 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 69.3″ | 113″ | 3,571 lb |
| 1996–1997 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 70.5″ | 113″ | 3,898 lb |
Previa year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 187.4″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 187.4″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 4 | |
| 1992 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 |
Previa on the used market
In 49 Previa listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1990–1995 car is the most common: 32 of them (65%), at an average asking price of $3,222.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | 15 | 31% | $7,832 | 177,051 mi |
| 1990–1995 | 32 | 65% | $3,222 | 215,846 mi |
Will a Previa fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,104 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 72.8″ | −1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 113″ | 108.7″ | +4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,898 lb | 3,741 lb | +157 lb |
Previa against its rivals
Next to the Ford Aerostar, the Previa is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Previa (this car) | 1997 | 187″ | 70.9″ | 3,898 lb |
| Ford Aerostar | 1997 | 182.7″ | 72″ | 3,748 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 Previa bigger than the 1996?
No. The 1997 and 1996 Previa are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Previa or the Ford Aerostar?
The 1997 Ford Aerostar is 4.3″ shorter and 150 lb lighter than the 1997 Previa.
How much does a used Previa cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,222 for the 1990–1995 car to $7,832 for the 1996–1997 one, across 49 listings.
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