Toyota Prius vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Mazda Mazda3
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,932 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 77 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,855 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 77 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,855 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 177.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 2,855 lb | 77 lb |
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