Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 28" | 42" | 24" | 20.2 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 62" | 42" | 24" | 47.1 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 40" | 22" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Mazda 3 Hatchback?
55" TV (boxed)
Fits with seats folded
IKEA KALLAX 4×2
Flat-pack fits with seats folded
Bicycle (wheel off)
Front wheel removed; fits with seats folded
Large Suitcases
2-3 fit in cargo area
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the roofline or parcel shelf, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How much cargo space does a Mazda 3 have?
The Mazda 3 hatchback has 20.2 cubic feet with seats up and 47.1 cubic feet with rear seats folded. The sedan has a 13.2 cu ft trunk. The hatchback is significantly more versatile for hauling.
01Mazda 3 vs. Golf for cargo?
The VW Golf has slightly more cargo space — 14.5 vs. 20.2 cu ft seats up (Golf is slightly larger) and 48 vs. 47.1 cu ft seats folded. Both are excellent compact hatchbacks for their class.
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