Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen Golf
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 154 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 164.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 154 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 164.9 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,915 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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