Kia Forte vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 407 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,187 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 407 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,187 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,780 lb | 3,187 lb | 407 lb |
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