Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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 – 58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (182.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 27 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,042 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (182.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 27 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,042 lb)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.6 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.1 in178.8 in3.3 in
Width69.4 in70.0 in0.6 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in1.4 in
Ground clearance5.7 in5.1 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,015 lb3,042 lb27 lb

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