Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Mazda Mazda3
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (164.9 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 154 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (164.9 in vs 177.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 154 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 2,761 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 177.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 103.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,915 lb | 2,761 lb | 154 lb |
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