Hyundai Elantra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 184 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,015 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 184 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,015 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.0 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
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 3,015 lb | 184 lb |
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