Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 207 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 207 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 179.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 2,957 lb | 207 lb |
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