Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length176.8 in – 177.6 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight2,780 lb – 2,930 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.4 in shorter (177.2 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 276 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 276 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.4 in shorter (177.2 in vs 165.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 165.8 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,855 lb | 3,131 lb | 276 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 177.6 in).
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