Chevrolet Cruze vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 223 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,015 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 223 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,015 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 182.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 3,015 lb | 223 lb |
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