Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length174.8 in – 177.8 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,586 lb – 2,945 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.7 in shorter (176.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 212 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 212 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.7 in shorter (176.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 180.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 58.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 2,977 lb | 212 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 177.8 in).
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