Comparison: Ground clearance Mazda CX-3 vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Mazda CX-3's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2570 mm and height of 1535 mm, the Mazda CX-3 has a ground clearance of 160 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo XC60 2.4D (D ), which is 70 mm more than the CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 105 - 230 mm.To give an example, the Volvo has a 70 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Mazda , giving the Volvo an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the " SUV" category is the MINI Paceman Cooper , which is 133 mm - that makes it 27 mm less than the Mazda in question.Height-wise, the Mazda outperforms the rival by 17 mm.