Chevrolet Volt vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Mazda Mazda3
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,786 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 924 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 924 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,863 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 177.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 2,863 lb | 924 lb |
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