Mazda MPV Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Mazda MPV is 187″ long, 72″ wide, on a 111.8″ wheelbase, weighing 3,651 lb. Since 1989 it has grown 6% in length and gained 5% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Mazda MPV 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 MPV dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1989–1995	176″	72″	68.1″	110.6″	3,463 lb
1996–1999	183.5″	72″	69.7″	110.6″	2,599 lb
2000–2006	187″	72″	68.9″	111.8″	3,651 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1989 to today the MPV gained 11″ of length (6%) and 187 lb of weight (5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

MPV year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 18 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Mazda MPV dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2006	189.4″	72″	111.8″	3,728 lb	1
2005	189.4″	72″	111.8″	3,728 lb	1
2004	189.4″	72″	111.8″	3,728 lb	1
2003	187″	72″	111.8″	3,796 lb	1
2002	187″	72″	111.8″	3,796 lb	1
2001	187″	72″	111.8″	3,651 lb	1
2000	187″	72″	111.8″	3,651 lb	1
1999	183.5″	72″	110.6″	8,587 lb	2
1998	183.5″	72″	110.6″	3,922 lb	2
1997	183.5″	72″	110.6″	3,922 lb	2
1996	183.5″	72″	110.6″	2,599 lb	2
1995	176″	72″	110.6″	3,739 lb	3
1994	176″	72″	110.6″	3,739 lb	3
1993	176″	72.4″	110.6″	3,770 lb	2
1992	176″	72.4″	110.6″	3,741 lb	2
1991	176″	72.4″	110.6″	3,710 lb	2
1990	176″	72.4″	110.6″	3,567 lb	2
1989	176″	72″	110.6″	3,463 lb	1

ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a MPV 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 MPV — will it 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	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

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.

FIG.03·Mazda MPV against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	72″	72.8″	-0.8″
Wheelbase	111.8″	108.7″	+3.1″
Curb weight	3,651 lb	3,721 lb	-70 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mazda MPV?

187″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 72″ wide and 68.9″ tall.

How much does a Mazda MPV weigh?

3,651 lb at the kerb, which is 5% more than the first generation we hold from 1989.

Will a MPV 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 MPV got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11″ longer and 187 lb heavier since 1989, across 3 generations. Weight grew 5%, 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.