Subaru WRX vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 194 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,139 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 194 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,139 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.3 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 179.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,139 lb | 194 lb |
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