Toyota Prius vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight2,932 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 5.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 45 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,977 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Toyota Prius is 5.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.0 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  3. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  4. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 45 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,977 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length175.0 in180.0 in5.0 in
Width67.9 in69.4 in1.5 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Curb weight2,932 lb2,977 lb45 lb

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