Volkswagen Vanagon Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, the latest model year on record, is 179.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 78.7″ tall on a 96.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,547 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Volkswagen Vanagon generation, measured

FIG.01·Volkswagen Vanagon dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1981–1982	179.9″	72.4″	77.2″	96.9″	3,177 lb
1985–1991	179.9″	72.4″	77.2″	96.9″	3,276 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Vanagon year by year

FIG.02·Volkswagen Vanagon dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
1991	179.9″	72.8″	96.9″	3,547 lb	2
1990	179.9″	72.8″	96.9″	3,547 lb	2
1989	179.9″	72.8″	96.9″	3,547 lb	2
1988	179.9″	72.8″	96.9″	3,547 lb	2
1987	179.9″	72.4″	96.9″	3,455 lb	3
1986	179.9″	72.4″	96.9″	3,296 lb	5
1985	179.9″	72.4″	96.9″	3,276 lb	5
1982	179.9″	72.4″	96.9″	3,181 lb	2
1981	179.9″	72.4″	96.9″	3,177 lb	1

ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Vanagon on the used market

In 52 Vanagon listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1985–1991 car is the most common: 52 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $17,149.

FIG.05·Volkswagen Vanagon generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
1985–1991	52	100%	$17,149	168,799 mi

ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Vanagon fit

FIG.02·Volkswagen Vanagon — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.1 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length, the Vanagon has a shorter wheelbase than 95%.

FIG.03·Volkswagen Vanagon against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	72.8″	71.7″	+1.1″
Wheelbase	96.9″	105.5″	−8.6″
Curb weight	3,547 lb	3,448 lb	+99 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1991 Vanagon bigger than the 1990?

No. The 1991 and 1990 Vanagon are the same size and weight.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Vanagon model years, 1981 to 1991. 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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