Mazda Mazda3 Second generation dimensions 2008–2013
The Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (2008–2013) is 459.5 cm long, 175.5 cm wide and 147 cm tall, with a 264 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 51 cm longer than the average 5-door hatchback in our guide (409 cm across 212 versions). In size it is closest to the Subaru WRX 5-door hatchback (2014, same length), the Opel Vectra 5-door hatchback (2002, same length) and the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 5-door hatchback (2003, 3.9 cm shorter).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded)
Sources: Wikipedia: Mazda3 · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "Second generation"; production November 2008 – June 2013. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Mazda Mazda3 fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits, but tightIt fits inside the lines (20.5 cm spare in length), but at 195.5 cm wide (est.) including mirrors only about 22.2 cm is left each side — expect to squeeze out if cars park either side.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 147 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Mazda3 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.