Mazda 3 Sedan measures between 4490 mm (176.77 in.) and 4660 mm (183.46 in.) in length, 1755 mm (69.09 in.) and 1796 mm (70.71 in.) in width, 1440 mm (56.69 in.) and 1470 mm (57.87 in.) in height, depending on the modification.
Dimensions of Mazda 3 Hatchback vary between 4420 mm (174.02 in.) and 4505 mm (177.36 in.) in length, 1755 mm (69.09 in.) and 1796 mm (70.71 in.) in width, and 1440 mm (56.69 in.) and 1470 mm (57.87 in.) in height, depending on the modification.
Wheelbase is 2640 mm (103.94 in.) in variants from model years between 2004 and 2013, 2640 mm (103.94 in.) in those from between 2014 and 2018, and 2725 mm (107.28 in.) in most recent vehicles.
Ground clearance can be 119 mm (4.7 in.), 135 mm (5.3 in.), 155 mm (6.1 in.), or 160 mm (6.3 in.), depending on the variant.
Mazda 3 variants equipped with the 1.6-liter petrol engines deliver power of 105 Hp and 145 Nm of torque. An exception is the Mazda 3 TAKUMI, with an output of 116 Hp and 145 Nm of torque.
One diesel and three petrol options are available, when it comes to engine size. 2019 Mazda 3 can be equipped with a 1.5-liter (1496 cm3 | 91.29 cu. in.), 2.0-liter (1998 cm3 | 121.93 cu. in.), 2.5-liter (2488 cm3 | 151.83 cu. in.) 4-cylinder petrol engine, or a 1.8-liter (1759 cm3 | 107.34 cu. in.) 4-cylinder diesel engine.
Mazda 3 variants equipped with the 1.5 SkyActiv-D (105 Hp) engine are the most fuel efficient in the range, with combined fuel consumption of 3.8 l/100 km (61.9 mpg).
Mazda 3 is currently in its fourth generation.