Mitsubishi Lancer vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Hyundai Elantra

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,911 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.4 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 378 lb heavier (3,187 lb vs 2,809 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 378 lb heavier (3,187 lb vs 2,809 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.4 in)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.9 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerHyundai ElantraDifference
Length180.0 in177.4 in2.6 in
Width69.4 in69.9 in0.5 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,187 lb2,809 lb378 lb

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