Toyota Corolla vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 4.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 234 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 234 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 4.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 54.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.1 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb | 2,834 lb | 234 lb |
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