Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Subaru WRX

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
  • Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,461 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Subaru WRX width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.9 in shorter (180.0 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 136 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,310 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 136 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,310 lb)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Subaru WRX
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerSubaru WRXDifference
Length180.0 in180.9 in0.9 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in1.3 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.7 in4.9 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,175 lb3,310 lb136 lb

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