Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Audi A3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.7 in
  • Height53.5 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,472 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Audi A3 width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A3 is 11.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 168.7 in)
  • Width: Audi A3 is 2.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Audi A3 is 2.5 in taller (53.5 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A3 is 89 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,462 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A3 is 11.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 168.7 in)
  2. Height: Audi A3 is 2.5 in taller (53.5 in vs 56.0 in)
  3. Width: Audi A3 is 2.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.5 in)
  4. Curb weight: Audi A3 is 89 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,462 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 101.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Audi A3
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi EclipseAudi A3Difference
Length179.7 in168.7 in11.0 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in2.7 in
Height53.5 in56.0 in2.5 in
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,373 lb3,462 lb89 lb

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