Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Nissan Versa

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 600 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,416 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 600 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,416 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.1 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Versa is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerNissan VersaDifference
Length182.1 in175.4 in6.7 in
Width69.4 in66.7 in2.7 in
Height58.3 in59.6 in1.3 in
Wheelbase103.7 in102.4 in1.3 in
Ground clearance5.5 in6.1 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,015 lb2,416 lb600 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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