Dodge Caliber vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,012 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.6 in narrower (68.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 188 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 188 lb heavier (2,976 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.6 in narrower (68.8 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 180.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,164 lb | 188 lb |
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