Toyota Prius vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length169.6 in
  • Height57.6 in
  • Wheelbase100.4 in
  • Curb weight2,765 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 8.0 in shorter (169.6 in vs 177.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.8 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 75 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,690 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
  2. Length: Toyota Prius is 8.0 in shorter (169.6 in vs 177.6 in)
  3. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 75 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,690 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length169.6 in177.6 in8.0 in
Width66.7 in66.8 in0.1 in
Height57.6 in54.5 in3.1 in
Wheelbase100.4 in102.4 in2.0 in
Curb weight2,765 lb2,690 lb75 lb

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