Mitsubishi Lancer vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Ford Focus RS
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 7.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 271 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 271 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 7.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 172.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,434 lb | 271 lb |
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