Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.8 in shorter (182.1 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 17 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.8 in shorter (182.1 in vs 177.3 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.5 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 17 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.1 in177.3 in4.8 in
Width69.4 in68.5 in0.9 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in0.6 in
Wheelbase103.7 in104.1 in0.4 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,015 lb3,032 lb17 lb

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