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Background grid Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2010-2018 Mazda 3 Sedan 2017-2018
Spec height1 1.453 m 2 
+ 0.3 cm
1 1.45 m Spec height1
1 + 1.6 cm
+ 6.4 cm 2 4.644 m Spec length
1 4.58 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mazda 3 Sedan 2017 - 2018
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Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2017 - 2018
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Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2010 - 2018
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Jetta
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2018
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMazda 3 (BM) Sedan 2017 vs. Volkswagen Jetta (162) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda 3 (BM) Sedan 2017 is 6.4 cm shorter and 0.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Jetta (162) Sedan 2010. It has 1.6 cm more ground clearance and offers 18% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
458 cm
Length
464.4 cm
+6.4
179.5 cm
+1.7
Width2
177.8 cm
205.3 cm
+3.3
Width incl. mirrors
202 cm
145 cm
Height1
145.3 cm
+0.3
270 cm
+5
Wheelbase
265 cm
15.5 cm
+1.6
Ground clearance3
13.9 cm
1280 kg
Weight4,6
1302 kg
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
419 l
Cargo volume EU4
510 l
+22%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 21790
+1%
Price EU7
€ 21725
$ --
Price US7
$ 15365
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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