Mitsubishi Lancer vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Audi A3
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 94 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 94 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,269 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 175.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 6.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,269 lb | 94 lb |
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