Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mitsubishi Lancer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.4 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,165 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.1 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.2 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.6 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (67.4 in vs 66.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 375 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,690 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 375 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,690 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.2 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.6 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in narrower (67.4 in vs 66.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length173.4 in177.6 in4.2 in
Width67.4 in66.8 in0.6 in
Height57.6 in54.5 in3.1 in
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in3.0 in
Curb weight3,065 lb2,690 lb375 lb

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