Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Prius

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 Prius width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 5.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 3.8 in taller (54.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 141 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,890 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Prius is 3.8 in taller (54.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 141 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 2,890 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Prius is 5.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.0 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerToyota PriusDifference
Length180.5 in175.0 in5.5 in
Width66.8 in67.9 in1.1 in
Height54.3 in58.1 in3.8 in
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in3.9 in
Curb weight2,750 lb2,890 lb141 lb

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