Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2023 vs 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length184.1 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,868 lb – 3,020 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.0 in shorter (184.1 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.5 in narrower (71.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 71 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,015 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  2. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.7 in)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.5 in narrower (71.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 71 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,015 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.5 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length184.1 in182.1 in2.0 in
Width71.9 in69.4 in2.5 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in2.8 in
Wheelbase107.1 in103.7 in3.4 in
Ground clearance5.4 in5.7 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,944 lb3,015 lb71 lb

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