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Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer really have?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer measures 182.7 in long, 69.3 in wide, 59.4 in tall, on a 103.9 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2,987 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Mitsubishi Lancer curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2017):

The Mitsubishi Lancer measures 182.7 in long, 69.3 in wide and 59.4 in tall, on a 103.9 in wheelbase, weighing about 2,987 lbs.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2018Config 1 of 3LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD182.7 in69.3 in59.4 in103.9 in2,987 lbs
2018Config 2 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD ES/SE LTD/GTS181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in2,888 lbs
2018Config 3 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD ES/SE LTD/GTS AWC181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in3,142 lbs
2017Config 1 of 3LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD182.7 in69.3 in59.4 in103.9 in2,987 lbs
2017Config 2 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD ES/SE LTD/GTS181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in2,888 lbs
2017Config 3 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD ES/SE LTD/GTS AWC181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in3,142 lbs
2016Config 1 of 3LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD182.7 in69.3 in59.4 in103.9 in2,987 lbs
2016Config 2 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD DE/SE/GT181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in2,888 lbs
2016Config 3 of 3LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD SE-AWD/GT-AWD181.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in3,142 lbs
2015Config 1 of 5LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD180.7 in69.3 in59.4 in103.9 in2,987 lbs
2015Config 2 of 5LANCER RALLIART 4DR SEDAN AWD179.9 in69.3 in58.7 in103.9 in3,461 lbs
2015Config 3 of 5LANCER EVO X 4DR SEDAN AWD GSR/MR179.1 in71.3 in58.3 in104.3 in3,516 lbs
2015Config 4 of 5LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD DE/SE/GT179.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in2,888 lbs
2015Config 5 of 5LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD SE-AWD/GT-AWD179.9 in69.3 in58.3 in103.9 in3,142 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Mitsubishi Lancer data analysis

How Mitsubishi Lancer overall length varies

Across 14 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer, overall length runs from 179 inches to 183 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer (LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD) at 183 inches, and the weakest to the 2015 car (LANCER EVO X 4DR SEDAN AWD GSR/MR) at 179 inches — a spread of 2%. The narrow spread means any year of the Mitsubishi Lancer in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2018

Average overall length for the 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer is 182 inches, against 182 inches for the 2017 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Mitsubishi Lancer data

This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer record we hold for this measurement — 14 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Mitsubishi Lancer numbers

The 2015 through 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer entries here cover the variants LANCER SPORTBACK 4DR HATCH SE/GT FWD, LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD ES/SE LTD/GTS, LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD ES/SE LTD/GTS AWC, LANCER 4DR SEDAN FWD DE/SE/GT, LANCER 4DR SEDAN AWD SE-AWD/GT-AWD, LANCER RALLIART 4DR SEDAN AWD and LANCER EVO X 4DR SEDAN AWD GSR/MR. 2015 is the busiest model year in the record with 5 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Mitsubishi Lancer figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mitsubishi Lancer record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Mitsubishi Lancer fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

71.3 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 24.7 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

59.4 in tall — 24.6 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

182.7 in long leaves 33.3 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 36.7 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (103.9 in) accounts for about 57% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Mitsubishi Lancer curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lancer Dimensions

How long is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The Mitsubishi Lancer is 182.677 inches long, 69.2913 inches wide and 59.4488 inches tall. That is roughly 15.2 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Mitsubishi Lancer fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 182.677 in long and 69.2913 in wide, the Mitsubishi Lancer fits with 57 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Mitsubishi Lancer weigh?

Curb weight for the Mitsubishi Lancer is about 2,987 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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