Acura ILX vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 0.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.5 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 13 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.5 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 13 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Length: Acura ILX is 0.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 179.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 179.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 2,957 lb | 13 lb |
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