Mazda Mazda3 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 73 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 73 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 180.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 180.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 66.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 54.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,834 lb | 73 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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