Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.7 in shorter (177.9 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 261 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 261 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.7 in shorter (177.9 in vs 179.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.7 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 clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 179.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,184 lb | 261 lb |
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