Quick answer
The 1985 Mazda GLC, the latest model year on record, is 161.8″ long, 64.2″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 93.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 1,929 lb. At 13.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mazda GLC generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1983, when the new car was 7.4″ shorter than the 1981–1982 one. Weight has barely moved: every generation weighs between 1,918 and 1,964 lb.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1979 | 153.9″ | 63″ | 53.9″ | 90.9″ | 1,964 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 166.5″ | 64.2″ | 53.9″ | 92.9″ | 1,918 lb |
| 1983–1985 | 159.1″ | 64.2″ | 53.9″ | 93.3″ | 1,940 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
GLC year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 161.8″ | 64.2″ | 93.3″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 161.8″ | 64.2″ | 93.3″ | 3 | |
| 1983 | 161.8″ | 64.2″ | 93.3″ | 3 | |
| 1982 | 164.6″ | 64.2″ | 92.5″ | 4 | |
| 1981 | 164.6″ | 64.2″ | 92.5″ | 5 | |
| 1979 | 153.9″ | 64.2″ | 90.9″ | 2 | |
| 1978 | 153.9″ | 64.2″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 153.9″ | 63″ | 90.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a GLC fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 331 cars within 10″ of its length, the GLC is lighter than 96% and narrower than 83%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 85%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 331 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 64.2″ | 67.7″ | −3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 93.3″ | 97.6″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 1,929 lb | 2,743 lb | −814 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1985 GLC bigger than the 1984?
No. The 1985 and 1984 GLC are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 GLC model years, 1977 to 1985. 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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