Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru Impreza

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 weight2,900 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 34 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 3,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (180.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 34 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 3,147 lb)
  3. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.2 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length180.0 in177.1 in2.9 in
Width69.4 in69.6 in0.2 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in103.2 in0.5 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,181 lb3,147 lb34 lb

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