Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length165.8 in – 174.8 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,402 lb – 2,744 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 117 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 117 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,690 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 177.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 54.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 177.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 102.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,573 lb | 2,690 lb | 117 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.8 in – 174.8 in).
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