Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length168.1 in – 178.2 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight2,564 lb – 2,759 lb
- Width67.0 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.5 in shorter (173.1 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (67.0 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 29 lb heavier (2,662 lb vs 2,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 54.5 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.5 in shorter (173.1 in vs 177.6 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 29 lb heavier (2,662 lb vs 2,690 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (67.0 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 177.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 67.0 in | 66.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 54.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,662 lb | 2,690 lb | 29 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.1 in – 178.2 in).
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