Volkswagen Jetta vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mazda Mazda3
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,179 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.7 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 276 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 276 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,761 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.7 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 177.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 103.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,037 lb | 2,761 lb | 276 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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