Hyundai Elantra vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mazda Mazda3
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 188 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 188 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 2,957 lb | 188 lb |
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