MAZDA6

Mazda Mazda6 Specs

The Mazda Mazda6 measures 194.5″ long and weighs 3,413 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 2003 it grew 7.1″ and gained 269 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2003–2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Mazda Mazda6 is 194.5″ long, 72.4″ wide, on a 109.8″ wheelbase, weighing 3,413 lb. Since 2003 it has grown 4% in length and gained 9% in weight. At 16.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Mazda Mazda6 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.

FIG.01·Mazda Mazda6 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2009187.4″70.1″56.7″105.5″3,144 lb
2010–2022194.5″72.4″57.9″109.8″3,413 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2003 to today the Mazda6 gained 7.1″ of length (4%) and 269 lb of weight (9%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Mazda6 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 20 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Mazda Mazda6 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2022192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2021192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2020192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2019192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2018192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2017192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2016192.5″72.4″111.4″3,250 lb1
2015192.5″72.4″111.4″3,183 lb1
2014192.5″72.4″111.4″3,230 lb1
2013194.5″72.4″109.8″3,435 lb2
2012194.5″72.4″109.8″3,413 lb2
2011194.5″72.4″109.8″3,413 lb2
2010194.5″72.4″109.8″3,413 lb2
2009189.8″70.9″106.7″3,278 lb3
2008187.4″70.1″105.5″3,232 lb4
2007187.4″70.1″105.1″3,272 lb5
2006187.4″70.1″105.1″3,272 lb5
2005187.8″70.1″105.1″3,265 lb5
2004187.8″70.1″105.5″3,181 lb4
2003187.4″70.1″105.5″3,144 lb2
ROWS 20·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Mazda6 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.

FIG.02·Mazda Mazda6 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 896 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Mazda Mazda6 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width72.4″73.6″-1.2″
Wheelbase109.8″112.2″-2.4″
Curb weight3,413 lb4,015 lb-602 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mazda Mazda6?

194.5″ (16′ 2″) in its current generation, 72.4″ wide and 57.9″ tall.

How much does a Mazda Mazda6 weigh?

3,413 lb at the kerb, which is 9% more than the first generation we hold from 2003.

Will a Mazda6 fit in a garage?

At 16.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Mazda6 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.1″ longer and 269 lb heavier since 2003, across 2 generations. Weight grew 9%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.