Mitsubishi Lancer vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Hyundai Veloster

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.9 in shorter (180.0 in vs 166.1 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 580 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 2,584 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 580 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 2,584 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.9 in shorter (180.0 in vs 166.1 in)
  3. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  4. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 13.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerHyundai VelosterDifference
Length180.0 in166.1 in13.9 in
Width69.4 in70.5 in1.1 in
Height58.5 in55.1 in3.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,164 lb2,584 lb580 lb

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