2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan measures 4580 mm (180.31 in), making it 390 mm (15.35 in) (8.5 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan spans 1796 mm (70.71 in), which is 166 mm (6.54 in) (9.2 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan stands at 1455 mm (57.28 in), giving it an extra 45 mm (1.77 in) (3.1 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).
Overall, the 2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.
Length
4580 mm180.3 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1796 mm70.7 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1455 mm57.3 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4580 mm180.3 in🟢 +390 mm+15.4 in (+9.3%)
4190 mm165.0 in🔴 -390 mm-15.4 in (-8.5%)
1796 mm70.7 in🟢 +166 mm+6.5 in (+10.2%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -166 mm-6.5 in (-9.2%)
1455 mm57.3 in🟢 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)
1410 mm55.5 in🔴 -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%)
2017 Mazda 3 III Sedan
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year:
2017
1979
Production:
2017-2018 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4580 mm180.3 in 🟢 +390 mm+15.4 in (+9.3%) - 🟢 +392 mm+15.4 in (+9.4%)
4190 mm165.0 in 🔴 -392 mm-15.4 in (-8.6%) - 🔴 -390 mm-15.4 in (-8.5%)
Width:
1796 mm70.7 in 🟢 +165 mm+6.5 in (+10.1%) - 🟢 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.6%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in 🔴 -186 mm-7.3 in (-10.4%) - 🔴 -165 mm-6.5 in (-9.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2053 mm80.8 in
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Height:
1455 mm57.3 in 🟢 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%) - 🟢 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in 🔴 -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%) - 🔴 -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
Ground Clearance:
155 mm6.1 in
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Trunk Capacity:
351-419 liter12.4-14.8 cu ft 🔴 -278 liter-9.8 cu ft (-44.2%) - 🔴 -210 liter-7.4 cu ft (-33.4%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft 🟢 +210 liter+7.4 cu ft (+50.1%) - 🟢 +278 liter+9.8 cu ft (+79.2%)
