Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen Jetta
- 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 Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 473 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 473 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 179.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 3,234 lb | 473 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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