Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length175.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in narrower (67.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 192 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 192 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 in narrower (67.6 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 180.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 67.6 in | 66.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 54.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 2,834 lb | 192 lb |
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