Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mitsubishi Lancer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in – 67.9 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 1.6 in narrower (67.8 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 581 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,187 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 581 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,187 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.0 in)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 1.6 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. 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 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length175.0 in180.0 in5.0 in
Width67.8 in69.4 in1.6 in
Height58.6 in58.7 in0.1 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.7 in0.8 in
Curb weight2,606 lb3,187 lb581 lb

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