Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Mazda Mazda3
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 190 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 179.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 190 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 179.2 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 69.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,957 lb | 190 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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