Nissan Sentra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,519 lb – 2,743 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 59 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 59 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,690 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 177.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 177.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 66.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 102.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,631 lb | 2,690 lb | 59 lb |
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