Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.6 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.6 in shorter (177.6 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 265 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 265 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 97.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.6 in shorter (177.6 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 174.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 66.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 97.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 2,425 lb | 265 lb |
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