Mazda Mazda3 vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,865 lb – 3,028 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 5.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 5.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 183.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,947 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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