Hyundai Elantra vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 115 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,947 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 115 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,947 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 177.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,947 lb | 115 lb |
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