Mazda CX-3 Specs

Since 2016 the CX-3 has kept the same length and gained 11 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2016–2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2022 Mazda CX-3, the latest model year on record, is 168.1″ long, 69.7″ wide and 60.6″ tall on a 101.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,892 lb. At 14 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mazda CX-3 generation, measured

FIG.01·Mazda CX-3 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2016–2022168.1″69.7″60.6″101.2″2,881 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CX-3 year by year

FIG.02·Mazda CX-3 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2022168.1″69.7″101.2″2,892 lb2
2021168.1″69.7″101.2″2,892 lb2
2020168.1″69.7″101.2″2,892 lb2
2019168.1″69.7″101.2″2,892 lb2
2018168.1″69.7″101.2″2,881 lb2
2017168.1″69.7″101.2″2,881 lb2
2016168.1″69.7″101.2″2,881 lb2
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CX-3 on the used market

In 91 CX-3 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2016–2022 car is the most common: 91 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $13,165. ForCar visitors have decoded 33 CX-3 VINs; the most checked model years are 2019, 2018 and 2017.

FIG.05·Mazda CX-3 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2016–202291100%$13,16592,149 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CX-3 fit

FIG.02·Mazda CX-3 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Mazda CX-3 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 593 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width69.7″68.9″+0.8″
Wheelbase101.2″100.4″+0.8″
Curb weight2,892 lb2,983 lb−91 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CX-3 against its rivals

FIG.04·Mazda CX-3 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mazda CX-3 (this car)2022168.1″69.7″2,892 lb
Volkswagen Golf2023168.9″70.5″3,417 lb
Mitsubishi Mirage G42020169.7″65.7″2,150 lb
Volkswagen e-Golf2021167.3″70.9″3,424 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 CX-3 bigger than the 2021?

No. The 2022 and 2021 CX-3 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the CX-3 or the Volkswagen Golf?

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf is 0.8″ longer and 525 lb heavier than the 2022 CX-3.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 CX-3 model years, 2016 to 2022. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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