The current Mazda RX-8 is 174.4″ long, 69.7″ wide, on a 106.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,073 lb. At 14.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mazda RX-8 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mazda RX-8, 0 lb of it since 2004, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 | 174.4″ | 69.7″ | 52.8″ | 106.3″ | 3,073 lb |
RX-8 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 8 years on record for the Mazda RX-8. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a RX-8 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.5-foot Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 clears the garage by 4.5 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 | 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 791 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 | 69.7″ | 70.5″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 103.1″ | +3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,073 lb | 3,210 lb | -137 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,073 lb the Mazda RX-8 is 137 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, 8 measured model years for the Mazda RX-8 between 2004 and 2011.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mazda RX-8 fits into 1 rows instead of 8. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mazda RX-8.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mazda RX-8?
174.4″ (14′ 6″) in its current generation, 69.7″ wide and 52.8″ tall.
How much does a Mazda RX-8 weigh?
3,073 lb at the kerb.
Will a RX-8 fit in a garage?
At 14.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the RX-8 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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