Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.6 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (66.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 393 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 393 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.7 in shorter (177.6 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (66.8 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 172.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 68.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 57.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 3,083 lb | 393 lb |
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