Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.5 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,656 lb – 2,843 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.9 in shorter (180.5 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (66.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.4 in taller (54.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 12 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.4 in taller (54.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (66.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.9 in shorter (180.5 in vs 177.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 12 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 177.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 69.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 57.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,750 lb | 2,761 lb | 12 lb |
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