Spec Sizes

Subaru WRX vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,269 lb – 3,351 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 136 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,175 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 136 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,175 lb)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.4 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru WRXMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length180.9 in180.0 in0.9 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in1.3 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in0.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance4.9 in5.7 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,310 lb3,175 lb136 lb

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