When shopping for a new vehicle, many car shoppers have a brand they are loyal to and find a vehicle within that automaker’s lineup that fits their needs, lifestyle, and budget. Crossover SUV shoppers have a variety of makes to choose from within Mazda’s lineup, including the CX-3 and CX-5. We often get asked which of the two is more spacious on the inside, and although the CX-5 sounds like it would be larger than the CX-3, is it actually? Read on to find out!
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Mazda CX-3 vs. CX-5 Dimensions
When comparing the Mazda CX-3 vs. CX-5 dimensions, there are some notable differences. Here are the key dimensions to consider:
Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Length:
Mazda CX-3: The length of the CX-3 is approximately 168.3 inches.
Mazda CX-5: The length of the CX-5 is approximately 179.1 inches.
Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Legroom
Mazda CX-3: The CX-3 offers 41.7 inches of legroom in the front row and 35 inches in the second row .
Mazda CX-5: The CX-5 provides 41 inches of legroom in the front row .
Mazda CX-3 vs. CX-5 Cargo Space
Mazda CX-3: With the seats in the second row upright, the CX-3 offers 12.4 cubic feet of cargo space. When the seats are folded flat, the cargo space increases to 44.5 cubic feet.
Mazda CX-5: The CX-5 provides more room for cargo compared to the CX-3. With the seats in the second row upright, it offers 34.1 cubic feet of space. Folding the seats down increases the cargo space to 65.4 cubic feet.
2017 Mazda CX-5 vs 2018 Mazda CX-3
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 and 2018 Mazda CX-3 both have a maximum seating capacity of five, but that’s just about where the similarities end as far as interior space goes. As shown in the chart below, the Mazda CX-5 not only boasts a larger passenger volume and more rear legroom, but the cargo area is more than twice as large as the CX-3’s. Additionally, the 2017 CX-5 offers more headroom, shoulder room, and hip room than the 2018 CX-3 for both the front seats and the rear seats.
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Car shoppers interested in seeing the differences in size between the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-3 are encouraged to stop in and see us here at Seacoast Mazda or schedule an obligation-free test drive online! Have additional questions about either vehicle? If so, don’t hesitate to contact us today!
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