Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 37 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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