The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 17,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.2 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.8 MPI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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