Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Mazda Mazda3
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,023 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 16 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,947 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 177.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 16 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 2,947 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 177.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 2,947 lb | 16 lb |
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