Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.2 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 375 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,065 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 375 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,065 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.4 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.2 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.4 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length177.6 in173.4 in4.2 in
Width66.8 in67.4 in0.6 in
Height54.5 in57.6 in3.1 in
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in3.0 in
Curb weight2,690 lb3,065 lb375 lb

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