Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 vs 2017 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,015 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 85 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,015 lb)
  2. Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.5 in)
  5. Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 3.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.4 in
  • More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length185.1 in182.1 in3.0 in
Width70.8 in69.4 in1.4 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.7 in103.7 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.6 in5.7 in0.1 in
Curb weight2,930 lb3,015 lb85 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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