Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Audi A3

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,922 lb – 3,032 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Audi A3 width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A3 is 11.3 in shorter (180.0 in vs 168.7 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A3 is 485 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,462 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A3 is 485 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,462 lb)
  2. Length: Audi A3 is 11.3 in shorter (180.0 in vs 168.7 in)
  3. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Audi A3
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerAudi A3Difference
Length180.0 in168.7 in11.3 in
Width69.4 in69.5 in0.1 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in2.7 in
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in2.2 in
Curb weight2,977 lb3,462 lb485 lb

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