Hyundai Elantra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 240 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 240 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 180.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 2,977 lb | 240 lb |
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