Mitsubishi Lancer vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Ford Focus RS
- Length182.1 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 10.4 in shorter (182.1 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 10.4 in shorter (182.1 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 10.4 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
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 171.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,015 lb | — | — |
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