The current Mazda 3 is 4,460 mm long, 1,795 mm wide and 1,440 mm tall, on a 2,725 mm wheelbase. It has grown 3 cm longer since the 2003 3.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Boot capacity | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | 4,426 | 1,755 | 1,465 | 2,640 | 346 | 10.3 |
| 2006–2009 | 4,419 | 1,756 | 1,465 | 2,640 | 343 | 10.9 |
| 2009–2013 | 4,462 | 1,755 | 1,470 | 2,640 | 340 | 10.4 |
| 2013–2019 | 4,460 | 1,795 | — | 2,700 | 364 | 10.6 |
| 2019–presentCurrent | 4,460 | 1,795 | 1,440 | 2,725 | 329 | 11.4 |
Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the 3, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.