Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Mazda Mazda3
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,011 lb – 3,155 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 101 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 101 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 179.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,184 lb | 101 lb |
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