The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 22,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 is 8.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.7 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
412 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
263 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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