Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,048 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 10.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in narrower (69.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 57 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 10.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in narrower (69.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 57 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 168.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 71.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 3,014 lb | 57 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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