Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,900 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.1 in taller (58.5 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 549 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 549 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 1.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerFord FocusDifference
Length180.0 in175.0 in5.0 in
Width69.4 in67.8 in1.6 in
Height58.5 in58.6 in0.1 in
Wheelbase103.7 in102.9 in0.8 in
Ground clearance—4.7 in—
Curb weight3,181 lb2,633 lb549 lb

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