Toyota Corolla vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 437 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 437 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 69.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,540 lb | 2,977 lb | 437 lb |
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