The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 19,300

€ 29,800

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
106.3
172.7
180.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.51 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
CY0
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
464 mi
Range
695 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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