Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Mazda Mazda3
- Length175.3 in – 183.7 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Width70.5 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 177.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,961 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.3 in – 183.7 in).
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