Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 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: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 88 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 88 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.4 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 parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.2 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 | 69.6 in | 69.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 3,164 lb | 88 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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