Honda Insight vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,747 lb – 2,762 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 7.7 in shorter (172.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.7 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 409 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 409 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Length: Honda Insight is 7.7 in shorter (172.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.7 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 180.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 3,164 lb | 409 lb |
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