Volkswagen Jetta vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,179 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,750 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 180.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 180.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 66.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 54.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 102.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,037 lb | 2,750 lb | 288 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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