Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.6 in
- Wheelbase102.9 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 372 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 372 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 180.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.6 in | 58.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,606 lb | 2,977 lb | 372 lb |
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