Toyota Prius vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.0 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,220 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 24 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,139 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 24 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,139 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.4 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
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 179.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 3,139 lb | 24 lb |
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