Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length176.9 in – 182.8 in
- Height54.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,739 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 86 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 2,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 86 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 2,961 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 177.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 2,961 lb | 86 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 182.8 in).
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