Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 192 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 192 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 2.2 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 | 182.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 2,983 lb | 192 lb |
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