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Spec height1 1.458 m 2 
+ 0.8 cm
1 1.45 m Spec height1
1 + 1.3 cm
+ 12.1 cm 2 4.701 m Spec length
1 4.58 m Spec length
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Mazda 3 Sedan 2017 - 2018
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Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2017 - 2018
Spotted in the UAE 16″
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2018 - present
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Jetta
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Gen. 7 | 2018 - present
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Spotted in the USA 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMazda 3 (BM) Sedan 2017 vs. Volkswagen Jetta (A7) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda 3 (BM) Sedan 2017 is 12.1 cm shorter and 0.8 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Jetta (A7) Sedan 2018. It has 1.3 cm more ground clearance and offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
458 cm
Length
470.1 cm
+12.1
179.5 cm
Width2
179.8 cm
+0.3
205.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
145 cm
Height1
145.8 cm
+0.8
270 cm
+1.5
Wheelbase
268.5 cm
15.5 cm
+1.3
Ground clearance3
14.2 cm
1280 kg
Weight4,6
1310 kg
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
419 l
+5%
Cargo volume EU4
399 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
399 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 21790
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 18745
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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