Lexus IS 2009 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 58 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Lancer) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2800 | |
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