Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,048 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 13.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.9 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 117 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 13.3 in shorter (179.2 in vs 165.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 117 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.9 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 165.8 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 3,074 lb | 117 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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