Size comparison · drawn to scale
Toyota MR2 ZZW30 vs Mazda MX-5 ND: size comparison
- Length MX-5 ND 30 mm1 in longer
- Width MX-5 ND 35 mm1 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot MX-5 ND 40 L1.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
Change cars
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
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 MR2 ZZW30 is 30 mm1 in shorter, 35 mm1 in narrower and 5 mm0.2 in taller than the MX-5 ND. Its wheelbase is 140 mm6 in longer.
| Dimension | MR2 ZZW30 | MX-5 ND | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,885 mm12 ft 9 in12 ft 9 in3,885 mm | 3,915 mm12 ft 10 in12 ft 10 in3,915 mm | −30 mm−1 in −0.8% |
| Width | 1,695 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,695 mm | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | −35 mm−1 in −2.0% |
| Height | 1,240 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,240 mm | 1,235 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,235 mm | +5 mm+0.2 in +0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm8 ft 0 in8 ft 0 in2,450 mm | 2,310 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,310 mm | +140 mm+6 in +6.1% |
| Footprint | 6.59 m²70.9 sq ft70.9 sq ft6.59 m² | 6.77 m²72.9 sq ft72.9 sq ft6.77 m² | −0.19 m²−2.0 sq ft −2.8% |
| Boot | 90 L3.2 cu ft3.2 cu ft90 L | 130 L4.6 cu ft4.6 cu ft130 L | −40 L−1.4 cu ft −30.8% |
| Kerb weight | 996 kg2,196 lb2,196 lb996 kg | 990–1,084 kg2,183–2,390 lb2,183–2,390 lb990–1,084 kg | +6 kg+13 lb +0.6% |
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.
MR2 ZZW30
- Single garage
- Fits 1,615 mm5 ft 4 in to spare in length, 653 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,115 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 403 mm1 ft 4 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Toyota MR2 ZZW30 or the Mazda MX-5 ND?
The Mazda MX-5 ND is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The MR2 ZZW30 is 30 mm shorter, 35 mm narrower and 5 mm taller than the MX-5 ND. Its wheelbase is 140 mm longer.
Will the Toyota MR2 ZZW30 and the Mazda MX-5 ND fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Toyota MR2 ZZW30 fits with room to open the doors (1,615 mm to spare in length, 653 mm each side). The Mazda MX-5 ND fits with room to open the doors (1,585 mm to spare in length, 635 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mazda MX-5 ND: 130 L against 90 L in the Toyota MR2 ZZW30 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.

