Chevrolet Volt vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 360 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 360 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 179.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 107.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,184 lb | 360 lb |
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