Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,597 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 418 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 418 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 180.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,746 lb | 3,164 lb | 418 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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