Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.5 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,656 lb – 2,843 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.6 in shorter (180.5 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 288 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,037 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,037 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.6 in shorter (180.5 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.9 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 7.6 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
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 172.9 in | 7.6 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 | 2,750 lb | 3,037 lb | 288 lb |
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