Mitsubishi Lancer vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length177.6 in
  • Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.8 in
  • Hyundai Accent width65.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 96.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 418 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,273 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 418 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,273 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 96.1 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.9 in shorter (177.6 in vs 166.7 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 65.7 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 54.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerHyundai AccentDifference
Length177.6 in166.7 in10.9 in
Width66.8 in65.7 in1.1 in
Height54.5 in54.9 in0.4 in
Wheelbase102.4 in96.1 in6.3 in
Curb weight2,690 lb2,273 lb418 lb

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