Toyota Corolla vs Mitsubishi Lancer
Overview | |
Years produced1968-Present | Years produced1996 |
MSRP$22,325 | MSRP$13,990 |
Listings9642 | Listings230 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryArmed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. | |
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 | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 169 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2955 lbs | Curb Weight2922 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height58.7 in |
Length182.3 in | Length180.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width69.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase103.7 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload1157 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1968-Present | 1996 |
MSRP | $22,325 | $13,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Armed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. | 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 | 2.0L 152 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 169 hp I4 | 2.0L 152 hp I4 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2955 lbs | 2922 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 180.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 1157 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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