Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Corolla

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 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
  • Toyota Corolla width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.8 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 337 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,838 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 337 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,838 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.3 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.5 in)
  5. Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerToyota CorollaDifference
Length180.0 in182.8 in2.8 in
Width69.4 in69.9 in0.5 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in1.2 in
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in2.6 in
Ground clearance5.7 in5.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,175 lb2,838 lb337 lb

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