Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

2003–2007 vs 2007–2017 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm, Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Lancer VIII (CS) 430 l, Lancer X (CY) 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer VIII (CS) 6.6 l/100 km, Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer VIII (CS) 60–100 kW, Lancer X (CY) 80–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer VIII (CS) 23 items (Inform), Lancer X (CY) 31 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007 · 8 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007no listings	Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,435 mm–4,535 mm	Length4,570 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,445 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,490 mm–1,515 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,635 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume344 l–430 l	Trunk volume288 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,300 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l–59 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2007	Production years2007–2017
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines14
Power	Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)	Power80–177 kW (109–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	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 consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.3 16V	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.8 DI-D Sportback
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 Ralliart
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsInform · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Inform	Items in the base trim31 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Intense	Items in the top trim50 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort4 · 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✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 400 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) uses 6.6 l/100 km (1.3 16V); the most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km (1.8 DI-D Sportback).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Ralliart).

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