Mitsubishi Lancer vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 81 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 81 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 181.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 181.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,083 lb | 81 lb |
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