Dimensions2003–2008

Mazda RX-8dimensions

The current Mazda RX-8 is 4,430 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,340 mm tall, on a 2,700 mm wheelbase.

4,430mmLength
1,770mmWidth
1,340mmHeight
2,700mmWheelbase
290lBoot capacity
140mmGround clearance

How the RX-8 has grown

Only one generation of this model is in our catalogue, so there is no size history to compare yet.

Interior space

The Mazda RX-8 offers 760 mm of rear legroom and 900 mm of rear headroom, with 1,120 mm of legroom and 970 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,420 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,120 mm760 mm
Headroom970 mm900 mm
Shoulder room1,470 mm1,420 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Mazda RX-8?
The current Mazda RX-8 is 4,430 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,340 mm tall.
Is the RX-8 roomy in the back?
The current Mazda RX-8 has 760 mm of rear legroom and 900 mm of rear headroom.
Is the RX-8 good for tall passengers?
Up front the current RX-8 has 970 mm of headroom and 1,120 mm of legroom.
How big is the RX-8 boot?
The current RX-8 has a boot of 290 litres with the seats up.
What is the RX-8 wheelbase?
The current RX-8 has a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the RX-8, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Mazda RX-8