Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 87 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 6200 | |
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