Mitsubishi Lancer vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Hyundai Elantra
- Length177.6 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.9 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 55 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 55 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.9 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 177.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 2,635 lb | 55 lb |
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