Quick answer
The 1983 Toyota Starlet, the latest model year on record, is 153.5″ long, 59.8″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 90.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 1,720 lb. At 12.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Toyota Starlet generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1983 | 152.4″ | 59.8″ | 54.3″ | 90.6″ | 1,724 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Starlet year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 153.5″ | 59.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 152.4″ | 60.2″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 152.4″ | 59.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Starlet fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 163 cars within 10″ of its length, the Starlet is lighter than 99% and narrower than 96%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 85%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 163 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 59.8″ | 66.1″ | −6.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.6″ | 95.3″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 1,720 lb | 2,520 lb | −800 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1983 Starlet bigger than the 1982?
Yes: the 1983 model is 1.1″ longer.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Starlet model years, 1981 to 1983. 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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