Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 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 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 20 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 20 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 179.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 107.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,184 lb | 20 lb |
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