Volkswagen Jetta vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 401 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 401 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,834 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 54.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 66.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 54.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 2,834 lb | 401 lb |
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