Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru WRX
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.8 in shorter (180.0 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)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 252 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 252 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 183.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.2 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 183.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,416 lb | 252 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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