Quick answer
The 2011 Mazda RX-8, the latest model year on record, is 174.4″ long, 69.7″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,109 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mazda RX-8 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 52.8″ | 106.3″ | 3,073 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
RX-8 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 |
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
RX-8 on the used market
In 48 RX-8 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2004–2011 car is the most common: 48 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $7,503.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 | 48 | 100% | $7,503 | 89,556 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a RX-8 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 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 846 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 70.5″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 103.1″ | +3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,109 lb | 3,241 lb | −132 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
RX-8 against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 (this car) | 2011 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 3,109 lb |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 3,490 lb |
| Hyundai Tiburon | 2009 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 2,952 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 2011 RX-8 bigger than the 2010?
No. The 2011 and 2010 RX-8 are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the RX-8 or the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5.5″ longer and 381 lb heavier than the 2011 RX-8.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 RX-8 model years, 2004 to 2011. 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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