Toyota Prius vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Mazda Mazda3
- Length178.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 2,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 2,961 lb)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 177.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb | 2,961 lb | 85 lb |
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