Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 54.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 180.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 54.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 2,834 lb | 85 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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