Honda Civic Type R vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,075 lb – 3,121 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.2 in shorter (179.4 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 86 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 86 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.2 in shorter (179.4 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 179.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,098 lb | 3,184 lb | 86 lb |
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