The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 20,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is 8.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.6 in
Height
58.4 in
103.7
180.5
104.3
171.6
180.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.13 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
CY0
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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