Honda Fit vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Mazda Mazda3
- Length161.6 in
- Height60.0 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,496 lb – 2,540 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 17.6 in shorter (161.6 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 439 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 439 lb heavier (2,518 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Length: Honda Fit is 17.6 in shorter (161.6 in vs 179.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 17.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Fit | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 179.2 in | 17.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,518 lb | 2,957 lb | 439 lb |
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