2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan vs. 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan and the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan measures 4580 mm (180.31 in), making it 665 mm (26.18 in) (14.5 %) longer than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 3915 mm (154.13 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan spans 1796 mm (70.71 in), which is 61 mm (2.40 in) (3.4 %) broader than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan stands at 1455 mm (57.28 in), giving it an extra 225 mm (8.86 in) (15.5 %) compared to the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV at 1230 mm (48.43 in).

Overall, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV.

Length
4580 mm180.3 in
3915 mm154.1 in
Width
1796 mm70.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1455 mm57.3 in
1230 mm48.4 in

2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Side View Left
4580 mm180.3 in 🟒 +665 mm+26.2 in (+17.0%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Side View Left
3915 mm154.1 in πŸ”΄ -665 mm-26.2 in (-14.5%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Front View
1796 mm70.7 in 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+3.5%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Front View
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-3.4%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan Rear View
1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +225 mm+8.9 in (+18.3%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Rear View
1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -225 mm-8.9 in (-15.5%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Roadster

Model Year:

2017
2016

Production:

2017-2018 Discontinued Model
2015-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4580 mm180.3 in
🟒 +665 mm+26.2 in (+17.0%)
3915 mm154.1 in
πŸ”΄ -665 mm-26.2 in (-14.5%)

Width:

1796 mm70.7 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+3.5%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-3.4%) - πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2053 mm80.8 in
🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+7.0%)
1918 mm75.5 in
πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-6.6%)

Height:

1455 mm57.3 in
🟒 +220 mm+8.7 in (+17.9%) - 🟒 +230 mm+9.1 in (+18.8%)
1230 mm48.4 in
πŸ”΄ -230 mm-9.1 in (-15.8%) - πŸ”΄ -220 mm-8.7 in (-15.2%)

Ground Clearance:

155 mm6.1 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+24.0%)
125 mm4.9 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-19.4%)

Trunk Capacity:

351-419 liter12.4-14.8 cu ft
🟒 +221 liter+7.8 cu ft (+170.0%) - 🟒 +289 liter+10.2 cu ft (+222.3%)
130 liter4.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -289 liter-10.2 cu ft (-69.0%) - πŸ”΄ -221 liter-7.8 cu ft (-63.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1205-1406 kg2657-3100 lbs
🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+18.7%) - 🟒 +431 kg+950 lbs (+44.2%)
975-1015 kg2150-2238 lbs
πŸ”΄ -431 kg-950 lbs (-30.7%) - πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-15.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1815-1910 kg4001-4211 lbs
🟒 +555 kg+1224 lbs (+44.0%) - 🟒 +695 kg+1532 lbs (+57.2%)
1215-1260 kg2679-2778 lbs
πŸ”΄ -695 kg-1532 lbs (-36.4%) - πŸ”΄ -555 kg-1224 lbs (-30.6%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

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

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