Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,900 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 138 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 138 lb heavier (3,181 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 180.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 180.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,181 lb | 3,044 lb | 138 lb |
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