Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Prius

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

Side view
  • Length177.6 in
  • Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.8 in
  • Toyota Prius width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 8.0 in shorter (177.6 in vs 169.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 75 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,765 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  2. Length: Toyota Prius is 8.0 in shorter (177.6 in vs 169.6 in)
  3. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 75 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,765 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.4 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerToyota PriusDifference
Length177.6 in169.6 in8.0 in
Width66.8 in66.7 in0.1 in
Height54.5 in57.6 in3.1 in
Wheelbase102.4 in100.4 in2.0 in
Curb weight2,690 lb2,765 lb75 lb

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