Acura TSX vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Mazda Mazda3
- Length185.6 in – 189.2 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in
- Curb weight3,479 lb – 3,680 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 9.4 in shorter (187.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 688 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 688 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 9.4 in shorter (187.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 177.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 2,892 lb | 688 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.6 in – 189.2 in).
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