Mazda Mazda3 vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Honda Civic
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.1 in shorter (177.6 in vs 170.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 150 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,612 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 150 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,612 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.1 in shorter (177.6 in vs 170.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 170.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,612 lb | 150 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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