Mitsubishi Lancer (2003 – 2007) vs Škoda Octavia (2004 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 162 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,285 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2003 – 2007
|
Škoda
Octavia
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 162 hp | 75 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 121 – 220 Nm | 126 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 13.7 s | 8.1 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 204 km/h | 171 – 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 – 4,585 mm | 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,694 – 1,697 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,364 – 1,445 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,100 – 1,290 kg | 1,285 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.