Dodge Neon vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Mazda Mazda3
- Length171.8 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase104.0 in
- Curb weight2,389 lb – 2,399 lb
- Width67.5 in – 67.6 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Neon is 7.8 in shorter (171.8 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.0 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 790 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 790 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Neon is 7.8 in shorter (171.8 in vs 179.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.0 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.8 in | 179.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 70.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.0 in | 107.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,394 lb | 3,184 lb | 790 lb |
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