Volkswagen Beetle vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Mazda Mazda3
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 226 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 226 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 177.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 2,892 lb | 226 lb |
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