Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 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: Ford Focus is 0.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 549 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,181 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 549 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,181 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: Ford Focus is 0.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.5 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 in58.5 in0.1 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.7 in0.8 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,633 lb3,181 lb549 lb

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