The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 25,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.6 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
180.5
104.3
171.7
180.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
CY0
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
21 mpg
city
56 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
459 mi
Range
867 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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