Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 65 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | 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: | 4.57 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 378 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Lancer has 22 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 metres less than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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