Comparison: wheelbase Lancia Y vs. competitors 2025

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Lancia Y 1.2 may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s length of 3741 mm and bootspace of 215 l, the Lancia Y has a wheelbase of 2380 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 (BK ), which is 260mm more than the Y 1.2 - 2640 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Lancia and the Mazda is 679mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " hatchback" category belongs to Fiat Seicento 0.9 i.e. , which is 2200 mm - that makes it 180mm shorter than the Lancia in question.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Lancia models

Lancia Y - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Lancia Y generations

Lancia Y generations
Generation year	Wheelbase
Y, Model year 1995 (840)	2380 mm
Y, Model year 2000 (840 (1. Facelift))	2380 mm

Y, Model year 1995 (840) 2380 mm
Y, Model year 2000 ) (840 (1. Facelift) 2380 mm

The difference in wheelbase between first generation (840) from 1995 and last generation (840 (1. Facelift)) from 2000 is 0cm mm.

The wheelbase of the current generation of Y is 2380 mm.

The wheelbase compared to other Lancia models

Lancia Y vs other current cars by Lancia

Wheelbase: Y vs. other models by Lancia
Variant name	Wheelbase
Ypsilon Elettrica	2545 mm
Ypsilon Ibrida	2545 mm

Ypsilon Elettrica 2545 mm
Ypsilon Ibrida 2545 mm

How does the wheelbase of the Lancia Y compare to it's nearest competitors?

Lancia Y vs. similar cars

Wheelbase: Lancia Y vs. similar cars
Car model	Wheelbase
Mazda 3 2003	2640 mm
Toyota Avensis 1998	2630 mm
Rover 45 2000	2620 mm
Ford Focus 1998	2615 mm
Fiat Stilo 2001	2600 mm
Alfa Romeo 147 2001	2546 mm
Citroen Xsara 1997	2540 mm
SEAT Leon 1999	2511 mm
VW Beetle 1998	2508 mm
Rover Streetwise 2003	2505 mm
MG ZR 2001	2500 mm
Renault Clio 2001	2471 mm
Citroen C3 2002	2460 mm
Skoda Fabia 2010	2451 mm
Skoda Felicia 1998	2450 mm
Peugeot 206 1998	2442 mm
Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 1997	2423 mm
Lancia Ypsilon 2003	2388 mm
Citroen Saxo 1996	2385 mm
Opel KARL 2015	2385 mm
Lancia Y 2000	2380 mm
Toyota Yaris 1999	2370 mm
Honda Logo 1999	2360 mm
Suzuki Ignis 2000	2360 mm
Opel Corsa 1983	2343 mm
SEAT Arosa 1997	2323 mm
VW Lupo 1998	2318 mm
Citroen C2 2003	2315 mm
Opel ADAM 2013	2311 mm
Fiat Seicento 1998	2200 mm