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One of the main explanations for why buying a sedan is for more shipping and versatility, right? That makes a lot of sense. In fact, that’s an explanation for why I’ve enjoyed them for years. And since so many SUVs in those days are simply glorified sedans, it needless to say that the buyer public has also come to this conclusion.
To verify this speculation and potentially break this myth, Mazda has kindly provided 3 virtually equal outdoor cars in its frame style: the Mazda 3 sedan and sedan, as well as the Mazda CX-30 crossover, which is just a 3 improved and reincarnated.
On paper, in descending order, the CX-30 leads with 20.2 cubic feet of area the tailseat, the tailgate has 20.1 cubic feet and the sedan has 13.2. Well, let’s see how the order goes once the luggage is used.
This is the 3 Hatchback on the left and the 3 Sedan on the right. Immediately, the sedan doesn’t look much smaller than the Hatchback. In fact, doesn’t it look bigger?
Down, the CX-30.
Please note that this CX-30 did not come with its uncompromising luggage case, but you can already start to see the difference between 3 Hatch and CX-30. The crossover has more area above the tailseed line than the tailgate. So even though the 3 Hatch has longer shipping duration, the CX-30 has more height. That’s why it has an almost equivalent shipping capacity despite other areas.
At this point, let’s get the bags. As with all the baggage tests I do, I use two suitcases with medium-sized wheels that deserve to be billed at the airport (26 inches long, 16 inches wide, 11 in the background), two-wheeled suitcases that slightly have ceiling compatibility (24L x 15W x 10D) and a small roll on board that has smooth compatibility (23L x 15W x 10D). I also come with my wife’s elegant bag just to beautify things a little bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
CX-30 for victory (top right) because all bags are compatible. The stylish bag and small curler block the rear view, but you can still see the outside and the bags may not fly forward. Most importantly, they also have compatibility when the CX-30 trapdoor is closed.
They may not do so if you’ve tried the same education on the 3 Hatchback, which can’t hold the fancy bag or any of the medium-sized rolls. And no, you can’t place the fancy bag in the middle there, the hatch wouldn’t close. However, a smaller canvas bag will.
Thus, the 3 Hatch has a slightly longer space, the difference does not matter as much as the additional height of the CX-30 in this use case.
Therefore, the CX-30 outperforms the Hatchback more than the equivalent specifications indicate. We have to burn the sedan, don’t we?
False! It was amazing. All bags have internal sedan compatibility, while two had to remain in the sedan. In fact, I was surprised. So, what’s going on?
The trunk of the sedan is longer than the hatchback and shipping spaces of the CX-30, which is the key factor. Yes, the Hatchback has more volume, but since the maximum of its excess is above the seat line and is compromised through the tailgate, this is not an advantage. Maybe if it had a bigger box or something bulky, the tailgate would be the ultimate productive option, but the CX-30 would be even bigger in this scenario.
As for luggage, the Mazda 3 Sedan is actually the most productive here despite having the least area on paper. Of course, the CX-30 may hold so many bags, but its rear view was compromised and had to remove the hood from the luggage to do so, meaning things can be noticed from the outside. They’re hiding in the sedan.
In the end, the order is Sedan, CX-30 and Hatchback.
Now, some tweaks.
This is the Inflexible Luggage Case of the Hatchback. Keeping it in position doesn’t make much difference. You can still bring 4 bags, but the biggest roll doesn’t fit. Instead, it does another medium-sized roll.
In addition, the sedan has egg grinder hinges. They dive away, but do not obstruct luggage in this test. Also, even though I didn’t take a picture, the sedan and sedan with back door have 60/40 split rear seats.
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