Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,597 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 211 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 211 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,746 lb | 2,957 lb | 211 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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