The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 23,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel is 8.9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
59.6
69.3
80.5
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.4 in
Height
59.6 in
104.3
171.6
103.7
180.5
171.6 in
Length
180.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.61 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
DYB
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
422 mi
Range
556 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
256.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft