Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,922 lb – 3,032 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 281 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 281 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 179.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,977 lb | 3,258 lb | 281 lb |
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