Volkswagen Jetta vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 82 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 82 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,962 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 179.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,962 lb | 82 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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