Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length165.7 in – 175.4 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,432 lb – 2,782 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.1 in shorter (170.6 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (67.1 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 154 lb heavier (2,607 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 154 lb heavier (2,607 lb vs 2,761 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.1 in shorter (170.6 in vs 177.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (67.1 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.6 in | 177.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 69.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,607 lb | 2,761 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.7 in – 175.4 in).
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