Mitsubishi Lancer vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Honda Civic
- Length177.6 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (177.6 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 117 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 117 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,573 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (177.6 in vs 170.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.9 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 170.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 67.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 2,573 lb | 117 lb |
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