Mitsubishi Lancer Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Mitsubishi Lancer is 179.9″ long, 69.3″ wide, on a 103.9″ wheelbase, weighing 2,943 lb. Since 2002 it has grown 1% in length and gained 10% in weight. At 15 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Mitsubishi Lancer generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Mitsubishi Lancer dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2002–2003	177.6″	66.5″	54.3″	102.4″	2,681 lb
2004–2006	180.7″	66.9″	53.9″	102.4″	2,751 lb
2007–2018	179.9″	69.3″	58.7″	103.9″	2,943 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2002 to today the Lancer gained 2.4″ of length (1%) and 262 lb of weight (10%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Lancer year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 17 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Mitsubishi Lancer dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2018	181.9″	69.3″	103.9″	3,016 lb	2
2017	181.9″	69.3″	103.9″	3,016 lb	2
2016	181.9″	69.3″	103.9″	3,016 lb	2
2015	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,252 lb	4
2014	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,287 lb	4
2013	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,261 lb	4
2012	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,274 lb	4
2011	179.5″	70.1″	103.9″	3,325 lb	3
2010	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,254 lb	4
2009	179.9″	69.7″	103.9″	3,201 lb	4
2008	179.5″	70.1″	103.9″	3,113 lb	3
2007	179.9″	69.3″	103.9″	2,965 lb	3
2006	180.7″	66.9″	102.4″	2,734 lb	3
2005	180.7″	66.9″	102.4″	2,751 lb	2
2004	180.7″	66.9″	102.4″	2,751 lb	2
2003	177.6″	66.9″	102.4″	2,674 lb	2
2002	177.6″	66.5″	102.4″	2,681 lb	2

ROWS 17·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Lancer fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Mitsubishi Lancer — will it 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	5.8 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 955 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Mitsubishi Lancer against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	69.3″	71.3″	-2.0″
Wheelbase	103.9″	105.5″	-1.6″
Curb weight	2,943 lb	3,424 lb	-481 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mitsubishi Lancer?

179.9″ (14′ 12″) in its current generation, 69.3″ wide and 58.7″ tall.

How much does a Mitsubishi Lancer weigh?

2,943 lb at the kerb, which is 10% more than the first generation we hold from 2002.

Will a Lancer fit in a garage?

At 15 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Lancer got bigger over the years?

Yes — 2.4″ longer and 262 lb heavier since 2002, across 3 generations. Weight grew 10%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.