Are Hatchbacks Bigger Than Sedans? MAZDA Size Guide

If you're deciding on the next Mazda vehicle, you may be wondering, "Are hatchbacks bigger than sedans?" Both hatchbacks and sedans are smaller vehicles, but each offers its own impressive capability and comfort, and ultimately, the choice of perfect vehicle is up to you. Explore the difference sizes of Mazda models, including sedans and hatchbacks, as well as larger SUVs, and find your next vehicle with help from Berglund Mazda.


Black MAZDA3 Sedan parked next to a red MAZDA3 Hatchback. 

MAZDA3 Sedan: Size at a Glance

The Mazda3 sedan has a larger exterior than its hatchback counterpart. It's 183.5 inches in length and 70.7 inches in width, and it has a ground clearance of 5.5 inches and a height of 56.9 inches. In the cabin of the sedan, you'll have comfortable seating for five passengers and 92.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. One of the biggest differences between this new Mazda sedan and a Mazda hatchback is that the trunk is separate from the cabin, with 13.2 cubic feet of cargo space.

MAZDA3 Hatchback: Size at a Glance

The Mazda3 Hatchback is only slightly smaller than the sedan on the outside, with a length of 175.6 inches and the same width and ground clearance. It is also slightly shorter, at 56.7 inches. The cabin also comes with seating for five passengers, as well as 92.7 cubic feet of passenger volume.

The primary difference is cargo, since the hatchback configuration means the trunk and cabin are connected. With the seats folded, it has 47.1 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the seats in use, it has 20.1 cubic feet of cargo space.


 


Other MAZDA Models: Size Guide

These aren't the only exciting Mazda vehicles available at our Salem, VA Mazda dealership. For small SUVs, you want to consider the Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-50, and Mazda CX-5. The Mazda CX-70 is a larger model, and the Mazda CX-90 is a three-row vehicle with seating for up to seven or eight passengers.

Are Hatchbacks Bigger Than Sedans? Find Out in Salem, VA

No matter what your passenger and cargo space needs might be, there's a Mazda vehicle to fit your lifestyle. Berglund Mazda is here to help you pick it out. Visit our dealership for Mazda financing support, and to take the first test drive today.