Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mazda Mazda3
- Length177.9 in – 182.7 in
- Height55.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 272 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,139 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 272 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,139 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.6 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 0.8 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 179.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,867 lb | 3,139 lb | 272 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 182.7 in).
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