Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,240 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 40 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 3,187 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 40 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 3,187 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 180.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 3,187 lb | 40 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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