Mazda Mazda3 vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Hyundai Accent
- 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
- Hyundai Accent width65.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 96.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 476 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,285 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 476 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,285 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 96.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 166.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 65.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 54.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 96.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,285 lb | 476 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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