Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru WRX

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 WRX width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 183.8 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 401 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,416 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 401 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 3,416 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.4 in)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.2 in)
  5. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru WRX
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.5 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi LancerBased on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru WRXDifference
Length182.1 in183.8 in1.7 in
Width69.4 in71.9 in2.5 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in0.7 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.2 in1.5 in
Ground clearance5.7 in5.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,015 lb3,416 lb401 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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