Mitsubishi Lancer vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Honda Civic

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.5 in
  • Height53.7 in – 54.9 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,745 lb – 2,922 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.8 in
  • Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in narrower (66.8 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic is 0.7 in taller (54.3 in vs 55.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,834 lb vs 2,749 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in narrower (66.8 in vs 69.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,834 lb vs 2,749 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
  4. Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.8 in)
  5. Height: Honda Civic is 0.7 in taller (54.3 in vs 55.0 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerHonda CivicDifference
Length180.5 in175.8 in4.8 in
Width66.8 in69.0 in2.2 in
Height54.3 in55.0 in0.7 in
Wheelbase102.4 in105.3 in2.9 in
Curb weight2,834 lb2,749 lb85 lb

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