Hyundai Elantra MD or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

2010–2015 vs 2007–2017 · Sedan/Coupe vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Elantra MD 4,550 mm, Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra MD 485 l, Lancer X (CY) 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra MD 6.2 l/100 km, Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra MD 97–127 kW, Lancer X (CY) 80–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra MD 31 items (Comfort), Lancer X (CY) 31 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015 · 6 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017 · 14 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015no listings	Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,550 mm	Length4,570 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,490 mm–1,515 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,635 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume419 l–485 l	Trunk volume288 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank55 l–59 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2007–2017
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines14
Power	Power97–127 kW (132–173 hp)	Power80–177 kW (109–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI 132	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.8 DI-D Sportback
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 Ralliart
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Comfort	Items in the base trim31 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim50 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Hyundai Elantra MD 4,550 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 400 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra MD uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.6 MPI 132); the most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km (1.8 DI-D Sportback).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra MD makes 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 GDI Sport); the strongest Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Ralliart).

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