The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 19,300

€ 22,000

€ 19,300
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 MPI 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 MPI
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 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.79 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
412 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
263 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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