Hyundai Accent vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Mitsubishi Lancer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.7 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase96.1 in
  • Curb weight2,280 lb – 2,290 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.7 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.8 in shorter (166.7 in vs 180.5 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (65.7 in vs 66.8 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.6 in taller (54.9 in vs 54.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 465 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 2,750 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 465 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 2,750 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.8 in shorter (166.7 in vs 180.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 102.4 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (65.7 in vs 66.8 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.6 in taller (54.9 in vs 54.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length166.7 in180.5 in13.8 in
Width65.7 in66.8 in1.1 in
Height54.9 in54.3 in0.6 in
Wheelbase96.1 in102.4 in6.3 in
Curb weight2,285 lb2,750 lb465 lb

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