Comparison: wheelbase Mazda CX-3 vs. competitors 2024

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.SUVs like the Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115 may have a longer wheelbase to improve stability and support their larger size and weight. However, a longer wheelbase can also make these vehicles more challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4275 mm and bootspace of 350 l, the Mazda CX-3 has a wheelbase of 2570 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has ALPINA XD4 (G02 ), which is 294mm more than the CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115 - 2864 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Mazda and the ALPINA is 476mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " SUV" category belongs to Kia Retona 2.0 TD , which is 2360 mm - that makes it 210mm shorter than the Mazda in question.