Mitsubishi Lancer vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Toyota Prius

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,922 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Toyota Prius width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 260 lb heavier (3,192 lb vs 2,932 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 260 lb heavier (3,192 lb vs 2,932 lb)
  2. Length: Toyota Prius is 5.0 in shorter (180.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi LancerToyota PriusDifference
Length180.0 in175.0 in5.0 in
Width69.4 in67.9 in1.5 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in2.6 in
Curb weight3,192 lb2,932 lb260 lb

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