Toyota Corolla vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Mazda Mazda3
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.9 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 54 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.9 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 54 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 177.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | 2,892 lb | 54 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.6 in – 183.1 in).
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