The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
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€ 22,300
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€ 28,300
ⓘ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 ST.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus ST
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 ST
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 MPI
Ford Focus ST
CY0
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus ST
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
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus ST
114 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
475 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Ford Focus ST
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