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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
ES
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$12,660
49 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
10 GOOD deals

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2023 Subaru WRX
AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$32,312

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
ES
Eric Tallberg Preview:

It won’t win any prizes for looks, luxury, or driving excitement, but Mitsubishi’s 2017 Lancer 5-passenger compact sedan does offer a decent ride, a comparatively roomy cabin, and lots...

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2023 Subaru WRX
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
ES
40
GuruW1NBG writes:
Sporty and looks fancier but not as quick on take off compared to my 2008 stick shift since an automatic. We g...
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer DE better.
"The trunk seems smaller. In the 2017. "
Would Buy Ranked 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer DE worse.
"My son needed a car and I wanted a new one. "
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Mohamed writes:
Grat car,consider the best in its category
Front Seats Ranked 2017 Toyota Corolla worse.
"More comfort and space than Corolla"
Family Car Ranked 2017 Toyota Corolla better.
"Has mor leg space "
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2023 Subaru WRX
AWD
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Specs

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
ES
2023 Subaru WRX
AWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
24 MPG
27 MPG
19 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
33 MPG
34 MPG
25 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.5 gal 16.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
148 hp @ 6,000 RPM
148 hp @ 6,000 RPM
271 hp @ 5,600 RPM
271 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM
145 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
10.6:1
10.6:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,400 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.39 in x 3.39 in
3.39 in x 3.39 in
3.7 in x 3.4 in
3.7 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags Standard Optional
Curtain Airbags Standard Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 4 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 3 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.3 in 43.1 in
Back Legroom 36.1 in 36.5 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.3 cu ft 12.5 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,081 lbs 1,323 lbs
Exterior
Length 182.1 in 183.8 in
Width 69.4 in 79.3 in
Height 58.3 in 57.8 in
Wheelbase 103.7 in 105.1 in

Available Options

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
ES

Exterior Colors

  • Alloy Silver Metallic
  • Diamond White Pearl
  • Labrador Black Pearl
  • Mercury Gray Pearl
  • Octane Blue Pearl
  • Rally Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • All-Weather Package
  • Sun and Sound Package
  • Navigation System Package
2023 Subaru WRX
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Ceramic White
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Ignition Red
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Solar Orange Pearl
  • WR Blue Pearl

Option Packages

  • Accessory Package (1A7)
  • Accessory Package (1A8)
  • STI Performance Mufflers (WRX)
  • WRX Short Throw Shifter Package

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