Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Toyota Prius
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 151 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 151 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 176.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 3,042 lb | 151 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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