Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length177.3 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (178.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 14 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 14 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (178.4 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 177.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,878 lb | 2,892 lb | 14 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 179.4 in).
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