Mazda Mazda3 vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Hyundai Accent
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,859 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 163.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 531 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 531 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 163.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 15.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 163.9 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 66.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 2,431 lb | 531 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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