2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan vs. 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan and the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan measures 4865 mm (191.54 in), making it 285 mm (11.22 in) (5.9 %) longer than the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan at 4580 mm (180.31 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan spans 1840 mm (72.44 in), which is 44 mm (1.73 in) (2.4 %) broader than the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan at 1796 mm (70.71 in). As for height, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan reaches 1455 mm (57.28 in), which is 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.3 %) taller than the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan at 1450 mm (57.09 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan is longer and wider than the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan, while the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan is taller than the 2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan.

Length
4865 mm191.5 in
4580 mm180.3 in
Width
1840 mm72.4 in
1796 mm70.7 in
Height
1450 mm57.1 in
1455 mm57.3 in

2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan Side View Left
4865 mm191.5 in 🟒 +285 mm+11.2 in (+6.2%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Side View Left
4580 mm180.3 in πŸ”΄ -285 mm-11.2 in (-5.9%)
2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan Front View
1840 mm72.4 in 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+2.4%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Front View
1796 mm70.7 in πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-2.4%)
2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan Rear View
1450 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Rear View
1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
2012 Mazda 6 III Sedan
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2012
2017

Production:

2012-2015 Discontinued Model
2017-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4865 mm191.5 in
🟒 +285 mm+11.2 in (+6.2%)
4580 mm180.3 in
πŸ”΄ -285 mm-11.2 in (-5.9%)

Width:

1840 mm72.4 in
🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+2.4%) - 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+2.5%)
1796 mm70.7 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-2.4%) - πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-2.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2053 mm80.8 in

Height:

1450 mm57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
1455 mm57.3 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
155 mm6.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

489 liter17.3 cu ft
🟒 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+16.7%) - 🟒 +138 liter+4.9 cu ft (+39.3%)
351-419 liter12.4-14.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -138 liter-4.9 cu ft (-28.2%) - πŸ”΄ -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-14.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1300-1420 kg2866-3131 lbs
πŸ”΄ -106 kg-234 lbs (-7.5%) - 🟒 +215 kg+474 lbs (+17.8%)
1205-1406 kg2657-3100 lbs
πŸ”΄ -215 kg-474 lbs (-15.1%) - 🟒 +106 kg+234 lbs (+8.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1815-1910 kg4001-4211 lbs

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18
  • 7.0J x 18

Tire Size:

n/a
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)

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