Mitsubishi Lancer vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Ford Focus

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
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 372 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,606 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 372 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,606 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FocusFord Focus is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerFord FocusDifference
Length180.0 in175.0 in5.0 in
Width69.4 in66.7 in2.7 in
Height58.7 in58.6 in0.1 in
Wheelbase103.7 in102.9 in0.8 in
Curb weight2,977 lb2,606 lb372 lb

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