Toyota Corolla vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Mazda Mazda3
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.6 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 346 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 346 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 3.3 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 179.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | 3,184 lb | 346 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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