Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru Impreza
- Length180.5 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,656 lb – 2,843 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.7 in shorter (180.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (54.3 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 276 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,025 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 276 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,025 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (54.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.7 in shorter (180.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 173.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 67.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 57.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,750 lb | 3,025 lb | 276 lb |
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