Mitsubishi Lancer (2003 – 2007) vs Toyota Avensis Liftback (2003 – 2006): specs compared

The Toyota Avensis Liftback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 177 hp against 162 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 204 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,240 kg.

Specification Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 – 2007 Toyota Avensis Liftback Toyota Avensis Liftback 2003 – 2006
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 2003 – 2007 2003 – 2006
Body style — Liftback · Hatchback
Variants 11 8
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 82 – 162 hp 116 – 177 hp
Torque 121 – 220 Nm 170 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.6 – 13.7 s 8.6 – 11.6 s
Top speed 171 – 204 km/h 195 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 8.4 L/100 km 5.8 – 9.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,481 – 4,585 mm 4,630 mm
Width 1,694 – 1,697 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,364 – 1,445 mm 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,100 – 1,290 kg 1,240 – 1,435 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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