Mazda Mazda3 vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Honda Civic
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 6.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 115 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 115 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 6.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 184.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 184.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 2,977 lb | 115 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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