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2022 Mazda Mazda3 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — — across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2022 Mazda Mazda3 tow?
Published towing capacity varies by configuration for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3. Exact ratings depend on trim and equipment; not every configuration shares the same figure.
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
No configuration ratings available in the dataset.
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | — | 8 |
| 3.58 | — | 4 |
| 3.63 | — | 5 |
| 3.85 | — | 2 |
2022 Mazda Mazda3 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 916 – 1,039 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 19
Highest-payload configurations
- 2.0 — 1,039 lbs
- Premium — 995 lbs
- 2.5S — 987 lbs
- Carbon — 987 lbs
- Preferred — 987 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | — | — | 8 |
| 3.58 | — | — | 4 |
| 3.63 | — | — | 5 |
| 3.85 | — | — | 2 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 3.42, 3.58, 3.63, 3.85
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 2,984 lbs | 1,039 lbs | 155 | 150 | 3.85 | 107.3 |
| 2.5 Turbo 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,383 lbs | 916 lbs | 227 | 310 | 3.58 | 107.3 |
| 2.5 Turbo 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,379 lbs | 920 lbs | 227 | 310 | 3.58 | 107.3 |
| 2.5S 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,092 lbs | 987 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| 2.5S 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,100 lbs | 979 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Carbon Edition 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,092 lbs | 987 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Carbon Edition 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,100 lbs | 979 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Preferred Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,092 lbs | 987 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Preferred Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,100 lbs | 979 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Preferred Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,261 lbs | 961 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.63 | 107.3 |
| Preferred Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,268 lbs | 943 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.63 | 107.3 |
| Premium Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,022 lbs | 995 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.85 | 107.3 |
| Premium Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,100 lbs | 979 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Premium Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,261 lbs | 961 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.63 | 107.3 |
| Premium Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,268 lbs | 943 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.63 | 107.3 |
| Premium Plus Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,383 lbs | 916 lbs | 227 | 310 | 3.58 | 107.3 |
| Premium Plus Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,379 lbs | 920 lbs | 227 | 310 | 3.58 | 107.3 |
| Select Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback | — | 3,092 lbs | 987 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.42 | 107.3 |
| Select Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan | — | 3,100 lbs | 979 lbs | 186 | 186 | 3.63 | 107.3 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.