Toyota Corolla vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length174.0 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase97.0 in
  • Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.6 in shorter (174.0 in vs 177.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.8 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 265 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,690 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 265 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,690 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 102.4 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.6 in shorter (174.0 in vs 177.6 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CorollaBased on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length174.0 in177.6 in3.6 in
Width66.7 in66.8 in0.1 in
Height54.5 in54.5 in0.0 in
Wheelbase97.0 in102.4 in5.4 in
Curb weight2,425 lb2,690 lb265 lb

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