Mitsubishi Lancer vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Dodge Caliber

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,922 lb – 3,032 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Dodge Caliber width68.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 173.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.8 in)
  • Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 60.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 160 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,137 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 160 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,137 lb)
  2. Length: Dodge Caliber is 6.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 173.8 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 60.0 in)
  4. Width: Dodge Caliber is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge CaliberDodge Caliber is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge CaliberDodge Caliber is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge CaliberBased on length × width (Dodge Caliber)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerDodge CaliberDifference
Length180.0 in173.8 in6.2 in
Width69.4 in68.8 in0.6 in
Height58.7 in60.0 in1.3 in
Wheelbase103.7 in103.7 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,977 lb3,137 lb160 lb

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