Quick answer
The 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, the latest model year on record, is 159.4″ long, 66.5″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 97.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,809 lb. At 13.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Corrado generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 351 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | 159.4″ | 65.7″ | 52″ | 97.2″ | 2,458 lb |
| 1994–1995 | 159.4″ | 66.5″ | 51.6″ | 97.2″ | 2,809 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Corrado year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 159.4″ | 66.5″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 159.4″ | 66.5″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 159.4″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 159.4″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 159.4″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 159.4″ | 65.7″ | 97.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Corrado fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 273 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.5″ | 67.3″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.2″ | 97.2″ | same |
| Curb weight | 2,809 lb | 2,676 lb | +133 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Corrado against its rivals
Next to the Mazda MX-3, Hyundai Excel and Hyundai Scoupe, the Corrado is the shortest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Corrado (this car) | 1995 | 159.4″ | 66.5″ | 2,809 lb |
| Mazda MX-3 | 1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 2,498 lb |
| Hyundai Excel | 1994 | 165″ | 63.4″ | 2,172 lb |
| Hyundai Scoupe | 1995 | 166.1″ | 63.8″ | 2,119 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 1995 Corrado bigger than the 1994?
No. The 1995 and 1994 Corrado are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Corrado or the Mazda MX-3?
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 is 6.3″ longer and 311 lb lighter than the 1995 Corrado.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Corrado model years, 1990 to 1995. 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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