Mitsubishi Lancer vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Audi S3
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 364 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 364 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 177.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,527 lb | 364 lb |
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