The 1999 Toyota Tercel, the latest model year on record, is 162.6″ long, 65.4″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 93.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,079 lb. At 13.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Toyota Tercel generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1988: the new car was 7.5″ shorter and 117 lb lighter than the 1987 one. The current car, sold since 1996, is almost the same size as the 1988–1995 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1984 | 159.8″ | 61.4″ | 53.9″ | 98.8″ | — |
| 1985 | 158.7″ | 63.8″ | 53.5″ | 95.7″ | 2,035 lb |
| 1986 | 164.2″ | 63.8″ | 55.1″ | 95.7″ | 2,086 lb |
| 1987 | 169.7″ | 63.8″ | 56.3″ | 95.7″ | 2,134 lb |
| 1988–1995 | 162.2″ | 64.2″ | 52.8″ | 93.7″ | 2,017 lb |
| 1996–1999 | 162.2″ | 65.4″ | 54.3″ | 93.7″ | 1,989 lb |
Tercel year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 162.6″ | 65.4″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 162.6″ | 65.4″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1997 | 162.2″ | 65.4″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 162.2″ | 65.4″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 162.2″ | 65.4″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 161.8″ | 65″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 161.8″ | 65″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 161.8″ | 65″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 161.8″ | 65″ | 93.7″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 160.6″ | 64.2″ | 93.7″ | 3 | |
| 1989 | 160.6″ | 64.2″ | 93.7″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 163″ | 64.2″ | 94.1″ | 4 | |
| 1987 | 165″ | 63.8″ | 94.9″ | 5 | |
| 1986 | 164.2″ | 63.8″ | 95.7″ | 6 | |
| 1985 | 163.4″ | 63.8″ | 95.7″ | 7 | |
| 1984 | 163.4″ | 63.8″ | 95.7″ | 7 | |
| 1983 | 163.4″ | 63.8″ | 95.7″ | 7 | |
| 1982 | 161.4″ | 61″ | 98.4″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 161.4″ | 61″ | 98.4″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 159.8″ | 61.4″ | 98.8″ | 2 |
Will a Tercel fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 361 cars within 10″ of its length, the Tercel is lighter than 91% and has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 361 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.4″ | 67.7″ | −2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 93.7″ | 98″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,079 lb | 2,758 lb | −679 lb |
Tercel against its rivals
Next to the Nissan 200SX, the Tercel is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tercel (this car) | 1999 | 162.6″ | 65.4″ | 2,079 lb |
| Nissan 200SX | 1998 | 171.7″ | 66.5″ | 2,436 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Tercel bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 Tercel are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Tercel or the Nissan 200SX?
The 1998 Nissan 200SX is 9.1″ longer and 357 lb heavier than the 1999 Tercel.
How much does a used Tercel cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,358 for the 1988–1995 car to $2,000 for the 1996–1999 one, across 20 listings.
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