Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 228 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 228 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 180.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 3,164 lb | 228 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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