Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Lancer
Overview | |
MSRP$16,995 | MSRP$13,990 |
Listings7225 | Listings204 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryFew small cars venture into the niche dominated by the Subaru Impreza. Available as a sedan or hatchback wagon, the Impreza features standard all-wheel drive and a unique boxer-engine layout. The Impreza has been completely redesigned for 2008 with a new look and new interior. Its familiar drivetrain remains intact but made more modern. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Lancer has been a part of the Mitsubishi lineup for quite some time, and the car was overhauled for the 2007 model year. Now in its ninth generation, Mitsubishi is marketing the car as a compact sport sedan instead of the economy car that we were all thinking. It’s a handsome car with sporting intentions in all trims, but how does it stand up against more established and well-known competitors? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 170 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 170 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Torque170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.3 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3131 lbs | Curb Weight2999 lbs |
Height58.1 in | Height58.7 in |
Length180.3 in | Length180.0 in |
Width68.5 in | Width69.4 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase103.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,995 | $13,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Few small cars venture into the niche dominated by the Subaru Impreza. Available as a sedan or hatchback wagon, the Impreza features standard all-wheel drive and a unique boxer-engine layout. The Impreza has been completely redesigned for 2008 with a new look and new interior. Its familiar drivetrain remains intact but made more modern. | The Lancer has been a part of the Mitsubishi lineup for quite some time, and the car was overhauled for the 2007 model year. Now in its ninth generation, Mitsubishi is marketing the car as a compact sport sedan instead of the economy car that we were all thinking. It’s a handsome car with sporting intentions in all trims, but how does it stand up against more established and well-known competitors? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 170 hp H4 | 2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 170 hp H4 | 2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.3 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3131 lbs | 2999 lbs |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 180.0 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 69.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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