Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Mazda Mazda3
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.1 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 376 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 376 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,863 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.1 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 177.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 2,863 lb | 376 lb |
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