The current Mazda MX-3 is 165.7″ long, 66.9″ wide, on a 96.9″ wheelbase, weighing 2,341 lb. At 13.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mazda MX-3 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mazda MX-3, 0 lb of it since 1992, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 51.6″ | 96.9″ | 2,341 lb |
MX-3 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 5 years on record for the Mazda MX-3. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a MX-3 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.8-foot Mazda MX-3 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the MX-3 clears the garage by 5.2 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 464 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.9″ | 68.1″ | -1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.9″ | 99.2″ | -2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,341 lb | 2,840 lb | -499 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,341 lb the Mazda MX-3 is 498 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 5 measured model years for the Mazda MX-3 between 1992 and 1996.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mazda MX-3 fits into 1 rows instead of 5. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mazda MX-3.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mazda MX-3?
165.7″ (13′ 10″) in its current generation, 66.9″ wide and 51.6″ tall.
How much does a Mazda MX-3 weigh?
2,341 lb at the kerb.
Will a MX-3 fit in a garage?
At 13.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the MX-3 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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