Volkswagen GTI vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Mazda Mazda3
- Length164.9 in – 165.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,934 lb – 3,133 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.3 in shorter (165.4 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in narrower (68.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 273 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 273 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,761 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.3 in shorter (165.4 in vs 177.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in narrower (68.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 177.6 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 103.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,034 lb | 2,761 lb | 273 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.9 in – 165.8 in).
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