Chevrolet Volt vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Mazda Mazda3
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,781 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 824 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 824 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 179.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 2,957 lb | 824 lb |
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