Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Taigo CS1 vs Mazda CX-3 DK: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Height CX-3 DK 42 mm2 in taller
- Boot Taigo CS1 88 L3.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The Taigo CS1 is 9 mm0.4 in shorter and 42 mm2 in lower than the CX-3 DK. Its wheelbase is 4 mm0.2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Taigo CS1 | CX-3 DK | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,266 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,266 mm | 4,275 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,275 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,765 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,765 mm | - |
| Height | 1,493 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,493 mm | 1,535 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,535 mm | −42 mm−2 in −2.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,566 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,566 mm | 2,570 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,570 mm | −4 mm−0.2 in −0.2% |
| Boot | 438 L15.5 cu ft15.5 cu ft438 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +88 L+3.1 cu ft +25.1% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,254–1,331 kg2,765–2,934 lb2,765–2,934 lb1,254–1,331 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
CX-3 DK
- Single garage
- Fits 1,225 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 618 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 725 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 368 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Taigo CS1 or the Mazda CX-3 DK?
They are practically the same size. The Taigo CS1 is 9 mm shorter and 42 mm lower than the CX-3 DK. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Taigo CS1 and the Mazda CX-3 DK fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mazda CX-3 DK fits with room to open the doors (1,225 mm to spare in length, 618 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Taigo CS1: 438 L against 350 L in the Mazda CX-3 DK (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

