Comparison: wheelbase Mazda 3 vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s
length of 4460 mm and
bootspace of 351 l,
the Mazda 3 has a wheelbase of 2725 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Renault Safrane 2.2i (B54E ), which is 39mm more than the 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D -
2764 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Mazda and the Renault is 274mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium hatchback" category belongs to Casalini 550 , which is 1795 mm - that makes it 930mm shorter than the Mazda in question.
Mazda 3 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
Mazda 3 generations
(Wheelbase)
Mazda 3 generations| Generation year | Wheelbase |
|---|
| 3, Model year 2003 (BK) | 2640 mm |
| 3, Model year 2006 (BK (1. Facelift)) | 2640 mm |
| 3, Model year 2009 (BL) | 2640 mm |
| 3, Model year 2011 (BL (1. Facelift)) | 2640 mm |
| 3, Model year 2013 (BM) | 2700 mm |
| 3, Model year 2017 (BM (1. Facelift)) | 2700 mm |
| 3, Model year 2019 (BP) | 2725 mm |
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (BK) from 2003 and last generation (BP) from 2019 is 8.5cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of 3 is 2725 mm.
Variants
Mazda 3 variants: 3 vs. 3 Fastback
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: Mazda 3 variants| Variant name | Wheelbase |
|---|
| 3 | 2725 mm |
| 3 Fastback | 2725 mm |
The wheelbase compared to other Mazda models
Mazda 3 vs other current cars by Mazda
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: 3 vs. other models by Mazda| Variant name | Wheelbase |
|---|
| MX-5 RF | 2310 mm |
| MX-5 Roadster | 2310 mm |
| 2 Hybrid | 2560 mm |
| CX-30 | 2655 mm |
| MX-30 | 2655 mm |
| 3 | 2725 mm |
| 3 Fastback | 2725 mm |
| 6 Kombi | 2750 mm |
| 6 {sedan} | 2830 mm |
| CX-60 | 2870 mm |
| 6e | 2895 mm |
| CX-80 | 3120 mm |
How does the wheelbase of the Mazda 3 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Mazda 3 vs. similar cars
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: Mazda 3 vs. similar cars| Car model | Wheelbase |
|---|
| Renault Safrane 1993 | 2764 mm |
| Ford Scorpio 1985 | 2761 mm |
| Rover 800 1987 | 2759 mm |
| Citroen Xantia 1993 | 2740 mm |
| Opel Insignia 2008 | 2737 mm |
| Mazda 3 2019 | 2725 mm |
| Renault R25 1984 | 2718 mm |
| Ford Mondeo 1993 | 2704 mm |
| Infiniti Q30 2015 | 2700 mm |
| Nissan Pulsar 2014 | 2700 mm |
| Renault Laguna 1994 | 2670 mm |
| Renault R20 1976 | 2660 mm |
| Fiat Croma 1986 | 2660 mm |
| Renault R30 1976 | 2660 mm |
| KIA cee´d 2021 | 2650 mm |
| Hyundai i30 2020 | 2650 mm |
| Alfa Romeo 145 1994 | 2540 mm |
| Audi A3 1998 | 2512 mm |
| Rover 25 2000 | 2500 mm |
| VW Fox 2005 | 2465 mm |
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2020 | 2450 mm |
| VW up! 2016 | 2407 mm |
| VW Golf 1974 | 2400 mm |
| Volvo 340/360 1982 | 2395 mm |
| Opel KARL 2015 | 2385 mm |
| KIA Picanto 2004 | 2370 mm |
| Casalini 550 2022 | 1795 mm |
| Casalini M20 2022 | 1795 mm |
| Aixam Sensation 2017 | 1795 mm |
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