Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 283 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 283 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 2.1 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 177.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 2,892 lb | 283 lb |
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