Quick answer
The 1992 Volkswagen FOX, the latest model year on record, is 163.4″ long, 63″ wide and 53.5″ tall on a 92.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,127 lb. At 13.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen FOX generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1992 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 53.5″ | 92.9″ | 2,194 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
FOX year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 92.9″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 92.9″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 92.9″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 163.4″ | 63.4″ | 92.9″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 163.4″ | 63.4″ | 92.9″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 163.4″ | 63.4″ | 92.9″ | 3 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a FOX fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 383 cars within 10″ of its length, the FOX is lighter than 88% and narrower than 93%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 90%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 383 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63″ | 68.1″ | −5.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 92.9″ | 98.4″ | −5.5″ |
| Curb weight | 2,127 lb | 2,782 lb | −655 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
FOX against its rivals
Next to the Isuzu IMPULSE and Nissan PULSAR, the FOX is the shortest and the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen FOX (this car) | 1992 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 2,127 lb |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 1991 | 166.1″ | 66.5″ | 2,416 lb |
| Nissan PULSAR | 1990 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 2,388 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 FOX bigger than the 1991?
No. The 1992 and 1991 FOX are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the FOX or the Isuzu IMPULSE?
The 1991 Isuzu IMPULSE is 2.7″ longer and 289 lb heavier than the 1992 FOX.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 FOX model years, 1987 to 1992. 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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