Hyundai Accent vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Mazda Mazda3
- Length172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,679 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.0 in shorter (172.6 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 548 lb heavier (2,591 lb vs 3,139 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 548 lb heavier (2,591 lb vs 3,139 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.0 in shorter (172.6 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 179.6 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 107.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,591 lb | 3,139 lb | 548 lb |
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