Hyundai Elantra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 23 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 23 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 180.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 66.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 102.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 2,834 lb | 23 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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