Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Toyota Prius
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,048 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 176.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 68.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 3,042 lb | 85 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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