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Mazda MX-5 Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 Mazda MX-5 really have?

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 measures 153.9 in long, 68.1 in wide, 48.8 in tall, on a 90.9 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2,465 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Mazda MX-5 curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The Mazda MX-5 measures 153.9 in long, 68.1 in wide and 48.8 in tall, on a 90.9 in wheelbase, weighing about 2,465 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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Mazda MX-5 Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2026Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2026Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2025Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2025Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2024Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2024Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2023Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2023Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2022Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2022Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2021Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2021Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2020Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,465 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,348 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,332 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,332 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,332 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,332 lbs
2016MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE153.9 in68.1 in48.8 in90.9 in2,332 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE RWD GX/GS/GT (soft top)157.1 in67.7 in49.2 in91.7 in2,524 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE RWD GX/GS/GT (hard top)157.1 in67.7 in49.2 in91.7 in2,632 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Mazda MX-5 data analysis

How Mazda MX-5 overall length varies

Across 23 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Mazda MX-5, overall length runs from 154 inches to 157 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Mazda MX-5 (MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE RWD GX/GS/GT (hard top)) at 157 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE) at 154 inches — a spread of 2%. The narrow spread means any year of the Mazda MX-5 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 is 154 inches, against 154 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Mazda MX-5 data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Mazda MX-5 record we hold for this measurement — 23 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Mazda MX-5 numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Mazda MX-5 entries here cover the variants MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE, MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE, MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE RWD GX/GS/GT (soft top) and MX-5 2DR CONVERTIBLE RWD GX/GS/GT (hard top). 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Mazda MX-5 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mazda MX-5 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Mazda MX-5 fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

68.1 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 27.9 in of total clearance, so roughly 14 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

49.2 in tall — 34.8 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

157.1 in long leaves 58.9 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 39.9 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 Mazda MX-5 is 3 in shorter than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (90.9 in) accounts for about 59% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Mazda MX-5 curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About MX-5 Dimensions

How long is the Mazda MX-5?

The Mazda MX-5 is 153.937 inches long, 68.1102 inches wide and 48.8189 inches tall. That is roughly 12.8 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Mazda MX-5 fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 153.937 in long and 68.1102 in wide, the Mazda MX-5 fits with 86 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Mazda MX-5 weigh?

Curb weight for the Mazda MX-5 is about 2,465 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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