Volkswagen Jetta vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 281 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 281 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 2,977 lb | 281 lb |
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