Acura ILX vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 75 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 75 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 177.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 2,892 lb | 75 lb |
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