Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Toyota Corolla
- 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
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 25 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 25 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 182.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 2,838 lb | 25 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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