Quick answer
The 1996 Mazda MX-3, the latest model year on record, is 165.7″ long, 66.9″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 96.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,498 lb. At 13.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mazda MX-3 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 51.6″ | 96.9″ | 2,341 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
MX-3 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 96.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a MX-3 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 480 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.9″ | 68.5″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.9″ | 99.6″ | −2.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,498 lb | 2,890 lb | −392 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
MX-3 against its rivals
Next to the Volkswagen Corrado, Hyundai Excel and Dodge Colt, the MX-3 is the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-3 (this car) | 1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 2,498 lb |
| Volkswagen Corrado | 1995 | 159.4″ | 66.5″ | 2,809 lb |
| Hyundai Excel | 1994 | 165″ | 63.4″ | 2,172 lb |
| Dodge Colt | 1996 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 2,083 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 MX-3 bigger than the 1995?
No. The 1996 and 1995 MX-3 are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the MX-3 or the Volkswagen Corrado?
The 1995 Volkswagen Corrado is 6.3″ shorter and 311 lb heavier than the 1996 MX-3.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 MX-3 model years, 1992 to 1996. 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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