Volkswagen GTI vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Mazda Mazda3
- 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 Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.6 in shorter (168.0 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 182 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.6 in shorter (168.0 in vs 179.6 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 182 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 179.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 107.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,184 lb | 182 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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