Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mazda MX-5 ND vs Mazda MX-5 NC: size comparison
- Length MX-5 NC 85 mm3 in longer
- Width MX-5 ND 10 mm0.4 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:18 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The MX-5 ND is 85 mm3 in shorter, 10 mm0.4 in wider and 5 mm0.2 in lower than the MX-5 NC. Its wheelbase is 20 mm0.8 in shorter.
| Dimension | MX-5 ND | MX-5 NC | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,915 mm12 ft 10 in12 ft 10 in3,915 mm | 4,000 mm13 ft 1 in13 ft 1 in4,000 mm | −85 mm−3 in −2.1% |
| Width | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | 1,720 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,720 mm | +10 mm+0.4 in +0.6% |
| Height | 1,235 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,235 mm | 1,240 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,240 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,310 mm | 2,330 mm7 ft 8 in7 ft 8 in2,330 mm | −20 mm−0.8 in −0.9% |
| Footprint | 6.77 m²72.9 sq ft72.9 sq ft6.77 m² | 6.88 m²74.1 sq ft74.1 sq ft6.88 m² | −0.11 m²−1.2 sq ft −1.6% |
| Boot | 130 L4.6 cu ft4.6 cu ft130 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 990–1,084 kg2,183–2,390 lb2,183–2,390 lb990–1,084 kg | 1,110 kg2,447 lb2,447 lb1,110 kg | −120 kg−265 lb −10.8% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
MX-5 ND
- Single garage
- Fits 1,585 mm5 ft 2 in to spare in length, 635 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,085 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 385 mm1 ft 3 in each side
MX-5 NC
- Single garage
- Fits 1,500 mm4 ft 11 in to spare in length, 640 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,000 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 390 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mazda MX-5 ND or the Mazda MX-5 NC?
The Mazda MX-5 NC is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The MX-5 ND is 85 mm shorter, 10 mm wider and 5 mm lower than the MX-5 NC. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter.
Will the Mazda MX-5 ND and the Mazda MX-5 NC fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mazda MX-5 ND fits with room to open the doors (1,585 mm to spare in length, 635 mm each side). The Mazda MX-5 NC fits with room to open the doors (1,500 mm to spare in length, 640 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.