Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Mazda Mazda3
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 141 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 141 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,962 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 179.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,102 lb | 2,962 lb | 141 lb |
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