Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Mazda Mazda3
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 239 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 239 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 179.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 179.6 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 107.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,184 lb | 239 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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