Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Toyota Corolla E120?

2003–2007 vs 2002–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Boot: Lancer VIII (CS) 430 l, Corolla E120 461 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer VIII (CS) 6.6 l/100 km, Corolla E120 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer VIII (CS) 60–100 kW, Corolla E120 66–141 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer VIII (CS) 23 items (Inform), Corolla E120 21 items (Terra).
On Autodrom: Corolla E120 from €7,500 (1 listing); no Lancer VIII (CS) is listed right now.

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

Toyota Corolla E1202002–2007 · 9 engines · Terra, Luna, Sol, TSSpecifications →1 listing from €7,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007no listings	Toyota Corolla E1202002–20071 listing · from €7,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,435 mm–4,535 mm	Length4,180 mm–4,530 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,710 mm
Height	Height1,445 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,470 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume344 l–430 l	Trunk volume289 l–461 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,300 kg	Curb weight1,140 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2007	Production years2002–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)	Power66–141 kW (90–192 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.3 16V	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.4 D-4D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TS
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsInform · Terra
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Inform	Items in the base trim21 · Terra
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Intense	Items in the top trim32 · Sol
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
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✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Toyota Corolla E120?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm, Toyota Corolla E120 4,530 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 430 vs 461 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Toyota Corolla E120?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) uses 6.6 l/100 km (1.3 16V); the most frugal Toyota Corolla E120 4.9 l/100 km (1.4 D-4D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) or Toyota Corolla E120?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Toyota Corolla E120 141 kW (192 hp) (1.8 TS).

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