Mitsubishi Lancer vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Honda Civic
- Length182.1 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.9 in shorter (182.1 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 38 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 107.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 38 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.9 in shorter (182.1 in vs 184.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 184.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 107.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,015 lb | 2,977 lb | 38 lb |
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