2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 II 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.
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan and the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan measures 4580 mm (180.31 in), making it 605 mm (23.82 in) (13.2 %) longer than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan spans 1796 mm (70.71 in), which is 116 mm (4.57 in) (6.5 %) broader than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan stands at 1455 mm (57.28 in), giving it an extra 220 mm (8.66 in) (15.1 %) compared to 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
4580 mm180.3 in
3975 mm156.5 in
Width
1796 mm70.7 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1455 mm57.3 in
1235 mm48.6 in
4580 mm180.3 in🟢 +605 mm+23.8 in (+15.2%)
3975 mm156.5 in🔴 -605 mm-23.8 in (-13.2%)
1796 mm70.7 in🟢 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.9%)
1680 mm66.1 in🔴 -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%)
1455 mm57.3 in🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+17.8%)
1235 mm48.6 in🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-15.1%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan
1998 Mazda MX-5 II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Roadster
Model Year:
2017
1998
Production:
2017-2018 Discontinued Model
1998-2005 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4580 mm180.3 in 🟢 +605 mm+23.8 in (+15.2%) - 🟢 +615 mm+24.2 in (+15.5%)
3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in 🔴 -615 mm-24.2 in (-13.4%) - 🔴 -605 mm-23.8 in (-13.2%)
Width:
1796 mm70.7 in 🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.8%) - 🟢 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.9%)
1680 mm66.1 in 🔴 -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.5%) - 🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-6.4%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2053 mm80.8 in
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Height:
1455 mm57.3 in 🟢 +215 mm+8.5 in (+17.4%) - 🟢 +235 mm+9.3 in (+19.3%)
1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in 🔴 -235 mm-9.3 in (-16.2%) - 🔴 -215 mm-8.5 in (-14.8%)
Ground Clearance:
155 mm6.1 in 🟢 +25 mm+1.0 in (+19.2%)
130 mm5.1 in 🔴 -25 mm-1.0 in (-16.1%)
Trunk Capacity:
351-419 liter12.4-14.8 cu ft 🟢 +206 liter+7.3 cu ft (+142.1%) - 🟢 +274 liter+9.7 cu ft (+189.0%)
145 liter5.1 cu ft 🔴 -274 liter-9.7 cu ft (-65.4%) - 🔴 -206 liter-7.3 cu ft (-58.7%)
