Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Mazda Mazda3
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,074 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 197 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 177.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 197 lb heavier (3,088 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 177.9 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,088 lb | 2,892 lb | 197 lb |
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