One Car Garage Sizing Guide For New England
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Trying to know the size garage you need for your vehicle can be such a headache. But here at Hometown Structures, we wanted to make it easy for you to figure out what size garage you need to store your vehicle in. No matter if you buy a garage from us or if you just want to make sure that the new F-150 will fit in your current garage, we hope you find this sizing guide helpful. So, let’s dive in and see what size garage you need for your dream car, or at least the one you are driving right now.
What Is A One Car Garage?
First things first, a one-car garage is a garage that fits one vehicle comfortably. We know this sounds basic. Yet, we still get this question often. What makes purchasing a one-car garage from us different is that we can custom-tailor the design to fit your needs.
How Big Should A One Car Garage Be?
Generally speaking, you will need at least a 20′ long x 12′ wide one-car garage to fit just your vehicle in the garage. This is based on the idea that you are driving a Honda Accord. We chose this car to give you a standard size as, according to Insurify, this is the most popular car in our service area.
All of this being said, we will give you a more accurate size estimate for the size of other vehicles later.
What Is The Difference Between A One-Car Garage Vs. A One-And-A-Half-Car Garage?
The difference between a car and a halt and a single-car garage is the square footage size. A single-car garage will allow you to fit in a single vehicle. On the other hand, a garage and a half will allow you to have additional storage and a larger garage door to fit a larger size vehicle into your garage.
Is A 10-Foot Wide Garage Big Enough For A One Car Garage?
No. A 10’ wide garage is not wide enough for a garage door to be placed on the building. However, you could elect to have a 10’-wide shed with double doors if you want to do some motorcycle storage.
What Size One Car Garage Do I Need For A Sedan?
A 20’ long x 12’ wide one-car garage will be needed to fit most modern sedans comfortably. Our list tells you the top three sedans and their measurements. This way, you can decide if you want to go to a larger for your single-care garage.
One Car Garage Sizing Guide For Sedans
| Car Make And Model | Car Size | One Car Garage Size Needed |
| Toyota Camry | 16′ Long x 6′ Wide | 20 Long x 12 Wide |
| Honda Accord | 16′ 3″ Long x 6′ 10″ Wide | 20 Long x 12 Wide |
| Toyota Corolla | 15′ 2″ Long x 5′ 9″ Wide | 20 Long x 12 Wide |
However, if you are hoping to use your garage for storage, we would recommend adding 4 feet to the length of the garage. This will allow you to add in a workbench or storage shelves.
What Size One Car Garage Do I Need For A Full-Size Truck?
A 22’ long x 12’ wide one-car garage will be needed to accommodate full-size trucks comfortably. This is assuming that your full-size truck has an 8’ truck bed.
One Car Garage Sizing Guide For Trucks
| Truck Make And Model | Truck Size | One Car Garge Size Needed |
| Ford F- Series | 17′ 5″ Long x 8′ Wide | 22′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| Ram Pickup | 19′ 3″ Long x 6′ 7″ Wide | 22′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| GMC Sierra | 19′ 4″ Long x 6′ 7″ Wide | 22′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| Toyota Tacoma | 17′ 7″ Long x 6′ 8″ Wide | 22′ Long x 12′ Wide |
However, if you have a shorter truck bed (less than 8 feet), you would be able to have a shorter-length garage if you choose. Most times, shorter truck beds are 6-6.5’, meaning you could choose to have 20’ long one-car garage. However, it is only a saving of a few hundred dollars and would take away the possibility of some storage space.
What Size One Car Garage Do I Need For a Crossover Vehicle?
A 16’ long by 12’ wide one-car garage would be the minimum size needed for a crossover vehicle. We decided to separate these cars from other vehicles as they do not meet the requirements of a larger full-size SUV but can be fit into a smaller one-car garage than some sedans.
One Car Garage Sizing Guide For Cross-Over Vehicles
| Cross Over Make And Model | Cross Over Size | One Care Garage Size Needed |
| Toyota Rav 4 | 15′ 2″ Long x 6′ 2″ Wide | 16′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| Honda CRV | 15′ 5″ Long x 6′ 2″ Wide | 16′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| Nissan Rouge | 15′ 3″ Long x 6′ wide | 16′ Long x 12′ Wide |
What Size One Car Garage Do I Need For a SUV?
A 22’ long by 12’ wide single-car garage is the starting ground for a standard-sized SUV. On the other hand, if you have a smaller SUV, you may be able to make a smaller one-car garage.
One Car Garage Sizing Guide For SUVS
| SUV Make And Model | Size Of Vehicle | One Car Garage Size Needed |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 16′ 2″ Long x 6′ 5″ Wide | 22’ Long x 12’ Wide |
| Toyota Highlander | 16′ 3″ Long x 6′ 3″ Wide | 22’ long x 12’ Wide |
| Cadillac Escalade | 17′ 6″ Long x 6′ 8″ Wide | 22’ long xy 12’ Wide |
If you wish to be able to open the hatch of your SUV, you will most likely want a single-car garage that is about 6’ longer to make sure that you can easily open the hatch. This means you would want a 28′ long and 12′ wide.
What Size One Car Garage Do I Need For An Electric Vehicle?
Love them or hate them electric vehchicles are here to stay. To store just the electric vehicle in a single-car garage, you will need a 20′ long by 12′ wide garage.
One Car Garage Sizing Guide For Electric Vehichles
| Car Make And Model | Electric Vehicle Size | One Car Garage Size Needed |
| Tesla Model Y | 15′ 6″ Long x 6′ 9′ Wide | 20′ Long x 12′ Wide |
| Tesla Model 3 | 15′ 4″ Long x 6′ 9″ Wide | 20′ long by 12′ Wide |
| Nissan LEAF | 14′ 6″ Long x 5′ 9″ Wide | 20′ long by 12′ Wide |
However, if you want to have a charging station within your single-car garage, you may need to have a little extra space (an additional 2 feet in length) to give you a comfortable space to walk around the vehicle to access the charger.
Can A One Car Garage Have Additional Storage?
Yes. There are two main ways to have additional space for your one-car garage.
The first is to have a longer garage built so that you can have storage on the same level as the car. Another option is a loft. A loft is a great option if you do not want more items on the floor where the car is parked or are fearful that you will damage the items on the floor.
How Many Garages Will You Need?
Whether you need a single garage to store your daily commuter or want a garage to store a classic car, our one-car garages are a great option. However, if you want to store more than just one car, we have 2-car garages, 3-car garages, and even 4-car garages. Contact us or start designing your garage today. We will be happy to work with you!
