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Mazda MX-6 Specs

Since 1988 the MX-6 has grown 4.7″ in length and gained 187 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1988–1997 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1997 Mazda MX-6, the latest model year on record, is 181.9″ long, 68.9″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 102.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,712 lb. At 15.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mazda MX-6 generation, measured

The biggest change came in 1993: the new car was 4.7″ longer and 174 lb heavier than the 1988–1992 one.

FIG.01·Mazda MX-6 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1988–1992177.2″66.5″53.5″99.2″2,524 lb
1993–1997181.9″68.9″51.6″102.8″2,698 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

MX-6 year by year

FIG.02·Mazda MX-6 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1997181.9″68.9″102.8″2,712 lb2
1996181.9″68.9″102.8″2,712 lb2
1995181.9″68.9″102.8″2,712 lb2
1994181.9″68.9″102.8″2,712 lb2
1993181.9″68.9″102.8″2,698 lb1
1992177.2″66.5″99.2″2,628 lb3
1991177.2″66.5″99.2″2,628 lb3
1990177.2″66.5″99.2″2,696 lb4
1989177.2″66.5″99.2″2,544 lb1
1988177.2″66.5″99.2″2,524 lb1
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a MX-6 fit

FIG.02·Mazda MX-6 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,094 cars within 10″ of its length, the MX-6 is lighter than 90% and has a shorter wheelbase than 80%.

FIG.03·Mazda MX-6 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,094 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.9″71.7″−2.8″
Wheelbase102.8″106.3″−3.5″
Curb weight2,712 lb3,516 lb−804 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

MX-6 against its rivals

Next to the Chrysler LeBaron and Dodge Spirit, the MX-6 is the lightest of the three.

FIG.04·Mazda MX-6 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mazda MX-6 (this car)1997181.9″68.9″2,712 lb
Chrysler LeBaron1995185″69.3″3,153 lb
Dodge Spirit1995181.1″68.1″2,758 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1997 MX-6 bigger than the 1996?

No. The 1997 and 1996 MX-6 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the MX-6 or the Chrysler LeBaron?

The 1995 Chrysler LeBaron is 3.1″ longer and 441 lb heavier than the 1997 MX-6.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 MX-6 model years, 1988 to 1997. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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