Quick answer
The 1989 Dodge LANCER, the latest model year on record, is 180.3″ long, 68.5″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 103.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,712 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge LANCER generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1989 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 53.1″ | 103.1″ | 2,635 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
LANCER year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 2 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a LANCER fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,037 cars within 10″ of its length, the LANCER is lighter than 88%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,037 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 71.7″ | −3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.1″ | 105.9″ | −2.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,712 lb | 3,466 lb | −754 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
LANCER against its rivals
Next to the BMW M5 and Maserati 228, the LANCER is the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge LANCER (this car) | 1989 | 180.3″ | 68.5″ | 2,712 lb |
| BMW M5 | 1988 | 189″ | 66.9″ | 3,419 lb |
| Maserati 228 | 1990 | 175.6″ | 73.2″ | 2,749 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 LANCER bigger than the 1988?
No. The 1989 and 1988 LANCER are the same size, within half an inch and 44 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the LANCER or the BMW M5?
The 1988 BMW M5 is 8.7″ longer and 707 lb heavier than the 1989 LANCER.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 LANCER model years, 1985 to 1989. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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