Subaru WRX vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.0 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 346 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 2,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 346 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 2,961 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.0 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 177.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 6.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 2,961 lb | 346 lb |
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