Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Audi A3

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

Side view
  • Length180.4 in
  • Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,479 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Audi A3 width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A3 is 11.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 169.0 in)
  • Width: Audi A3 is 2.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Audi A3 is 2.4 in taller (53.6 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 129 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,500 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A3 is 11.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 169.0 in)
  2. Height: Audi A3 is 2.4 in taller (53.6 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 129 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,500 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 11.4 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
Length180.4 in169.0 in11.4 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in2.7 in
Height53.6 in56.0 in2.4 in
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,371 lb3,500 lb129 lb

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