Comparison: wheelbase Mazda 323 vs. competitors 2025

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Mazda 323F 1.4 may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4250 mm and bootspace of 356 l, the Mazda 323 has a wheelbase of 2610 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Renault Vel Satis 2.0 16V Turbo (BJ0 ), which is 230mm more than the 323F 1.4 - 2840 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Mazda and the Renault is 610mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium hatchback" category belongs to Fiat Seicento 0.9 i.e. , which is 2200 mm - that makes it 410mm shorter than the Mazda in question.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Mazda models
Variants

Mazda 323 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Mazda 323 generations

Mazda 323 generations
Generation year	Wheelbase
323, Model year 1998 (BJ)	2610 mm
323, Model year 2000 (BJ (1. Facelift))	2610 mm
323, Model year 1997 (BA (1. Facelift))	2605 mm
323, Model year 1994 (BA)	2505 mm
323, Model year 1989 (BG/BW)	2450 mm
323, Model year 1985 (BF)	2400 mm
323, Model year 1987 (BF (1. Facelift))	2400 mm
323, Model year 1980 (BD)	2365 mm
323, Model year 1977 (FA4)	2315 mm
323, Model year 1979 (FA4 (1. Facelift))	2315 mm

323, Model year 1998 (BJ) 2610 mm
323, Model year 2000 ) (BJ (1. Facelift) 2610 mm
323, Model year 1997 ) (BA (1. Facelift) 2605 mm
323, Model year 1994 (BA) 2505 mm
323, Model year 1989 (BG/BW) 2450 mm
323, Model year 1985 (BF) 2400 mm
323, Model year 1987 ) (BF (1. Facelift) 2400 mm
323, Model year 1980 (BD) 2365 mm
323, Model year 1977 (FA4) 2315 mm
323, Model year 1979 ) (FA4 (1. Facelift) 2315 mm

The difference in wheelbase between first generation (FA4) from 1977 and last generation (BJ (1. Facelift)) from 2000 is 29.5cm mm.

The wheelbase of the current generation of 323 is 2610 mm.

Variants

Mazda 323 variants: 323F vs. 323S

Wheelbase: Mazda 323 variants
Variant name	Wheelbase
323F	2610 mm
323S	2610 mm

323F 2610 mm
323S 2610 mm

The wheelbase compared to other Mazda models

Mazda 323 vs other current cars by Mazda

Wheelbase: 323 vs. other models by Mazda
Variant name	Wheelbase
CX-80	3120 mm
6e	2895 mm
CX-60	2870 mm
CX-5	2815 mm
3	2725 mm
3 Fastback	2725 mm
CX-30	2655 mm
MX-30	2655 mm
2 Hybrid	2560 mm
MX-5 RF	2310 mm
MX-5 Roadster	2310 mm

CX-80 3120 mm
6e 2895 mm
CX-60 2870 mm
CX-5 2815 mm
3 2725 mm
3 Fastback 2725 mm
CX-30 2655 mm
MX-30 2655 mm
2 Hybrid 2560 mm
MX-5 RF 2310 mm
MX-5 Roadster 2310 mm

How does the wheelbase of the Mazda 323 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda 323 vs. similar cars

Wheelbase: Mazda 323 vs. similar cars
Car model	Wheelbase
Renault Vel Satis 2002	2840 mm
Mazda 3 2003	2640 mm
Toyota Avensis 1998	2630 mm
Rover 45 2000	2620 mm
Ford Focus 1998	2615 mm
Mazda 323 2000	2610 mm
Fiat Stilo 2001	2600 mm
Honda Concerto 1990	2550 mm
Alfa Romeo 147 2001	2546 mm
Citroen Xsara 1997	2540 mm
Peugeot 207 2006	2540 mm
Lancia H.P.Executive 1982	2540 mm
Peugeot 208 2012	2538 mm
SEAT Leon 1999	2511 mm
VW Beetle 1998	2508 mm
Rover Streetwise 2003	2505 mm
MG ZR 2001	2500 mm
Renault Clio 2001	2471 mm
Citroen C3 2002	2460 mm
Skoda Felicia 1998	2450 mm
Peugeot 206 1998	2442 mm
Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 1997	2423 mm
Lancia Ypsilon 2003	2388 mm
Citroen Saxo 1996	2385 mm
Toyota Yaris 1999	2370 mm
Suzuki Ignis 2000	2360 mm
Honda Logo 1999	2360 mm
SEAT Arosa 1997	2323 mm
VW Lupo 1998	2318 mm
Citroen C2 2003	2315 mm
Fiat Seicento 1998	2200 mm