The 2002 Mazda 626, the latest model year on record, is 187.4″ long, 69.3″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,943 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mazda 626 generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1988, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 1980–1987 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1998: 157 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1987 | 174″ | 65″ | 53.9″ | 96.9″ | 2,564 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 |
626 year by year
| 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
| 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
Among the 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length, the 626 is lighter than 90% and narrower than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 72.8″ | −3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 109.1″ | −4.0″ |
| Curb weight | 2,943 lb | 3,761 lb | −818 lb |
626 against its rivals
Next to the Infiniti I30 and Saturn L200, the 626 is the shortest and the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 626 (this car) | 2002 | 187.4″ | 69.3″ | 2,943 lb |
| Infiniti I30 | 2001 | 193.7″ | 70.1″ | 3,342 lb |
| Saturn L200 | 2003 | 190.6″ | 68.9″ | 2,945 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 626 bigger than the 2001?
No. The 2002 and 2001 626 are the same size and weight.
Which 626 years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 1988, 1993 and 1998. Model years inside each range, such as 1998–2002, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
Which is bigger, the 626 or the Infiniti I30?
The 2001 Infiniti I30 is 6.3″ longer and 399 lb heavier than the 2002 626.
How much does a used 626 cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,193 for the 1993–1997 car to $2,589 for the 1998–2002 one, across 26 listings.
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