1998 Mazda MX-5 II vs. 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
1998 Mazda MX-5 II (NB)Change Car
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II and the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan comes in at 4580 mm (180.31 in), giving it a 605 mm (23.82 in) (13.2 %) advantage over the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan stretches to 1796 mm (70.71 in), making it 116 mm (4.57 in) (6.5 %) wider than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan reaches 1455 mm (57.28 in), which is 220 mm (8.66 in) (15.1 %) taller than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1235 mm (48.62 in).
Overall, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II.
Length
3975 mm156.5 in
4580 mm180.3 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1796 mm70.7 in
Height
1235 mm48.6 in
1455 mm57.3 in
3975 mm156.5 in🔴 -605 mm-23.8 in (-13.2%)
4580 mm180.3 in🟢 +605 mm+23.8 in (+15.2%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%)
1796 mm70.7 in🟢 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.9%)
1235 mm48.6 in🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-15.1%)
1455 mm57.3 in🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+17.8%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Sedan
Model Year:
1998
2017
Production:
1998-2005 Discontinued Model
2017-2018 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in 🔴 -615 mm-24.2 in (-13.4%) - 🔴 -605 mm-23.8 in (-13.2%)
4580 mm180.3 in 🟢 +605 mm+23.8 in (+15.2%) - 🟢 +615 mm+24.2 in (+15.5%)
Width:
1680 mm66.1 in 🔴 -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%) - 🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-6.4%)
1796 mm70.7 in 🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.8%) - 🟢 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2053 mm80.8 in
Height:
1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in 🔴 -235 mm-9.3 in (-16.2%) - 🔴 -215 mm-8.5 in (-14.8%)
1455 mm57.3 in 🟢 +215 mm+8.5 in (+17.4%) - 🟢 +235 mm+9.3 in (+19.3%)
Ground Clearance:
130 mm5.1 in 🔴 -25 mm-1.0 in (-16.1%)
155 mm6.1 in 🟢 +25 mm+1.0 in (+19.2%)
Trunk Capacity:
145 liter5.1 cu ft 🔴 -274 liter-9.7 cu ft (-65.4%) - 🔴 -206 liter-7.3 cu ft (-58.7%)
351-419 liter12.4-14.8 cu ft 🟢 +206 liter+7.3 cu ft (+142.1%) - 🟢 +274 liter+9.7 cu ft (+189.0%)
