Volkswagen GTI vs Mazda CX-30 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Mazda CX-30
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Mazda CX-30 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.0 in shorter (168.0 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda CX-30 is 4.9 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 445 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 445 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,447 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-30 is 4.9 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.0 in shorter (168.0 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Mazda CX-30
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-30 — Mazda CX-30 has 3.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Mazda CX-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 173.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 61.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 104.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 8.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,447 lb | 445 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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