Measurements of a 2-Car Garage | Get The Right Size

How Big Is A 2-Car Garage?

If your household has multiple cars, a two-car garage might not seem essential until bad or cold winter sets in. Cold mornings mean earlier alarms to defrost your windshield, or an uncomfortable start to the day if you’re racing to the car in the rain.

A two-car garage is a long-term investment in comfort, convenience, and sanity during harsh weather. Choosing the right size depends on your vehicles and how you plan to use the space. It’s a significant purchase, not something you can easily swap out if it’s wrong.

So, how big is the average 2-car garage? Sizes can and should vary, but this blog will discuss proper garage sizing measurements, popular dimensions, and layout ideas, so you can make the right purchase and sleep comfortably regardless of the weather.

What Is A 2-Car Garage?

The answer seems pretty straightforward: A two-car garage can house two vehicles. But that’s just the beginning. Modern double-wide garages come in a range of sizes and layouts, with choices that depend on how much space you need and how you plan to use it.

Depending on your needs, a 2-car garage can be attached or detached. The most common sizes purchased are 20×20, 20×22, 24×24, or 24×30. But no two homeowners are alike and have the exact needs. So, when you choose your garage size, consider the size of your vehicles and whether you plan on using your garage beyond vehicle storage, such as having space for extra storage or a workshop. Want to learn more about double-wide and modular garages? Please read our homeowner’s guide for modular garages.

What Can I Fit In A 2-Car Garage?

A two-car garage is sized to fit two vehicles, but you can also use the walls for storage, such as hanging bicycles, shoe racks, trash cans, or adding shelving for storing seasonal items. 

If you’re eyeing a larger garage, a 24×24 allows you to include a workbench for any personal projects! With a garage that size, you can easily fit a workbench and wall shelving and still have plenty of space for two cars.

How much you can fit depends on three things: Garage size, your vehicle size, and how much you want to store. Compact cars free up more space than trucks or vans, especially when you factor in storage. You will always have more space to work with if you have two compact cars than parking a truck and a van.

We have made this chart to help visualize the garage size needed, depending on the vehicle and storage requirements.

Important factors to point out with this chart are that if you plan to use your two-car garage to park a truck and/or SUV, choosing the 20×20 garage option is going to be tricky. Parking trucks or SUVs in the 20×20 is a tight fit and will require precision when entering and exiting the vehicles. Due to this space constraint, there will not be any additional space to hang anything or include shelves for extra storage.

When deciding on garage sizes, it is critical to ensure that parking, working space, and storage areas are easy and comfortable to access. Plan a space where you can freely move. You shouldn’t have to move your car to get something out of storage, or worry that another vehicle will be hit as doors open and close.

Design a garage that fits your vehicles, storage needs, and lifestyle. Explore them all with our 3D Builder.

1 Car Garage vs 2-Car Garage

When deciding between a one-car and two-car garage, the most significant factors are what you need and the number of vehicles you have. If you have more than one vehicle, you will likely be more comfortable with a two-car garage, which gives you flexibility and space, even with only one car. For instance, that extra bay gives you room for tools, gear, or even a workshop. 

With only one car in a two-car garage, you’ll have more space to open doors and move around. No more squeezing past walls or clutter. Many use the extra space as a workshop. Either for car repairs, woodworking, or other hands-on hobbies, the space can also be used to store ATVs or UTVs. Opting for a two-car garage gives you plenty of room; if you add a second vehicle later, you’re already covered.

What Is The Most Common 2-Car Garage Size?

The most common sizes of 2-car garages that homeowners purchase are 20×20, 24×24, and 24×30. This does not mean these are the best sizes to get, but they’re popular for a reason. These dimensions offer most homeowners a reliable balance of parking space and storage.
To see all of our sizes available, check out our sizing pages or build your own with our 3D builder.

Popular 2-Car Garage Layout Ideas:

Before you commit to a design, it helps to visualize how you’ll actually use the space. We wanted to help you start by showcasing some of the most common layout use cases for two-car garages. Here are three popular two-car garage layout types to consider. A Garage with a Workshop, Garage with a Loft, and Garage with a Side Entry. Let’s break these down:

Garage with a workshop:
Set up a dedicated work area along one wall or the back of the garage. These setups are ideal for automotive or any DIY projects. Many layouts reserve one bay for parking and the other for work, but vehicles can be removed when work needs to be completed. For flexibility, use fold-down benches and modular storage so both cars can still fit when the space isn’t in use.

Garage with a loft:
Lofted garages are great layouts for adding valuable overhead storage. If available, you can build a full loft above the garage bays or install ceiling-mounted racks and shelves to take advantage of unused vertical space. These setups are great for bins, seasonal items, and anything you want out of the way but still accessible. 

Garage with a side entry:
This layout is your classic garage layout. Side doors offer easy access without having to open the main garage door. They’re particularly convenient for workshops, allowing you to get in and out of the garage without maneuvering around parked cars. If there’s a roof between the house and garage, side entries also help to keep you dry in bad or inclement weather. Want to see how these layouts could work for your space? Try our 3D Builder and customize your garage today.

How Much Does A 2-Car Garage Cost? 

Garage pricing depends on size, materials, and custom features, but if we take a popular size like the 20×20 2-car garage, you can expect to pay anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000.

Premier Building Solutions’ 20×20 model starts at $17,000 and includes high-quality materials, multiple windows, and a range of customization options. With numerous ways to customize, choose from trim, windows, and interior upgrades to match your home’s style. Our process makes it easy to design a garage that’s functional and personalized. Explore all of our two-car doublewide garage options.

If you’re looking for something less expensive but still want coverage for a vehicle or tools, take a look at our metal carports and covers. Fully enclosed metal carports offer much the same security and protection as a garage, but at a more affordable price range. If you’d like to learn more about the difference between carports and garages, check out our Which is right for your home comparison blog. For more information about carports in general, check out our What is a Carport Garage blog.

What Is The Minimum Size For A 2-Car Garage?

The smallest size commonly considered a two-car garage is 20×20 feet, or 400 square feet. But does that actually fit two cars comfortably? It depends on what you’re driving. Let’s look at real-life examples to break down this size some more. We’ll take 4 of the most popular owned cars in America: a Ford F-150, a Honda Civic, a Toyota RAV4, and a Chevy Silverado. To help display this information, we created another helpful table.

A 20×20 2-car garage is about 400 square feet. A 2025 Honda Civic sedan is 184.8 inches long, or about 15.4 feet, and 70.9 inches wide, or about 5.9 feet. If we take some basic math of length x width, we can determine that a 2025 Honda Accord will take up about 91 square feet of space, roughly a little under a quarter of your 20×20 garage.

The Toyota RAV4 measures 180.9 inches long, about 15 feet. Its width is 73.0 inches, just over 6 feet across. Using the same formula, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 measures around 90 square feet. Which is very close to the Honda Civic being just under a quarter of the 20×20’s 400 total square feet

If we look at the most extended 2025 Ford F-150 model, at its longest, it is 243.5 inches long, or about 20.25 feet long. Its width with mirrors extended is 95.7 inches, or about 7.9 feet long. Using the same formula, the square footage that a 2025 Ford F-150 Model will take up is about 160 square feet of space. The truck takes up around 135 square feet with the mirrors folded down. Please note: Additional square footage of usable space should be added mentally when entering the vehicle or opening and/or using the truckbed; these will take up extra space. They must be thought through depending on how much usable free space you want in a garage, and if you’re going to use features on the truck with the garage doors closed.

If you have one of the compact cars and one truck, you would have 150 (180 with mirrors folded down) square feet of space in your garage after parking. Leaving for a workbench or anything else you like! The workbench would be in the free space in front of or around the smaller vehicles. If you own and park both trucks in a garage, your space would decrease to only 80 (130 with mirrors folded down) square feet, which is a tight fit, depending on which version you have, with the most extended supercrew version just not quite fitting.

Now, if we look at the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500, its longest length is with the Crew Cab, the long bed is around 266 inches, or 22.8 feet, with a width of 81.9 inches across 6.8 feet. Using the same formula, the square footage that a 2025 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 Model will take up is about 155 square feet. The only version that would fit is the regular cab with the long bed at 235.5 inches, just under 20 ft. Regardless of the size of the vehicles, it’s always important to remember that space will be needed to walk around, so if it looks tight, it’s always nice to have a little extra space, rather than never quite having enough. Have questions about sizing or want to see what options fit your vehicles? Visit our garage sizing pages or contact us directly.

2-Car Garages For Sale In VA

For over 10 years, Premier Building Solutions has delivered high-quality garages, sheds, and carports to homeowners across Virginia! Our two-car garages are built for long-term performance. Made to handle Virginia weather while giving you reliable space for storage, projects, and daily use. We use durable, premium-grade materials to ensure your garage is built to last.

Whether you’re protecting vehicles or creating space for hobbies, it’s a structure you can depend on for years to come. Our garages are all fully customizable to fit your needs and can be designed to complement your home’s aesthetic.

Ready to build your ideal garage? Start with Premier Building Solutions—a trusted name in Virginia for 2-car garages.