The current Mazda 626 is 187″ long, 69.3″ wide, on a 105.1″ wheelbase, weighing 2,897 lb. Since 1980 it has grown 7% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mazda 626 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 174″ | 65″ | 53.9″ | 96.9″ | 2,564 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 174″ | 65.4″ | 53.9″ | 98.8″ | 2,590 lb |
| 1983–1987 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 53.9″ | 98.8″ | 2,412 lb |
| 1988–1992 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 56.3″ | 101.6″ | 2,685 lb |
| 1993–1997 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 55.1″ | 102.8″ | 2,740 lb |
| 1998–2002 | 187″ | 69.3″ | 55.1″ | 105.1″ | 2,897 lb |
From 1980 to today the 626 gained 13″ of length (7%) and 333 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
626 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 23 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 187.4″ | 69.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2001 | 187.4″ | 69.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 187.4″ | 69.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 1999 | 187″ | 69.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 187″ | 69.3″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 1997 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 102.8″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 184.6″ | 68.9″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 101.6″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 179.5″ | 66.5″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 98.8″ | 8 | |
| 1986 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 98.8″ | 4 | |
| 1985 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 1983 | 178″ | 66.5″ | 98.8″ | 3 | |
| 1982 | 174″ | 65.4″ | 98.8″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 174″ | 65.4″ | 98.8″ | 2 | |
| 1980 | 174″ | 65″ | 96.9″ | 1 |
Will a 626 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,032 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 72.8″ | -3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 108.7″ | -3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,897 lb | 3,721 lb | -824 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mazda 626?
187″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 69.3″ wide and 55.1″ tall.
How much does a Mazda 626 weigh?
2,897 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 1980.
Will a 626 fit in a garage?
At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 626 got bigger over the years?
Yes — 13″ longer and 333 lb heavier since 1980, across 6 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.