Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.5 in
  • Height53.7 in – 54.9 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,656 lb – 2,843 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.8 in
  • Toyota Corolla width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in shorter (180.5 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 4.0 in taller (54.3 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 150 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,600 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Corolla is 4.0 in taller (54.3 in vs 58.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 150 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,600 lb)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in shorter (180.5 in vs 178.3 in)
  4. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CorollaBased on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerToyota CorollaDifference
Length180.5 in178.3 in2.2 in
Width66.8 in66.9 in0.1 in
Height54.3 in58.3 in4.0 in
Wheelbase102.4 in102.4 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,750 lb2,600 lb150 lb

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