Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Opel Astra J?

2007–2017 vs 2009–2015 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Astra J 4,698 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Lancer X (CY) 400 l, Astra J 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km, Astra J 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer X (CY) 80–177 kW, Astra J 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer X (CY) 31 items (Inform), Astra J 24 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Astra J from €13,500 (1 listing); no Lancer X (CY) is listed right now.

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

Opel Astra J2009–2015 · 12 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017no listings	Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm–4,585 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,698 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,490 mm–1,515 mm	Height1,482 mm–1,535 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–400 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,585 kg	Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–59 l	Fuel tank56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2017	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power80–177 kW (109–241 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.8 DI-D Sportback	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 Ralliart	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsInform · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Inform	Items in the base trim24 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · Instyle	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
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✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
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 & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
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 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Opel Astra J?

Length: Opel Astra J 4,698 mm, Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm (a 113 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 500 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Opel Astra J?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.8 DI-D Sportback); the most frugal Opel Astra J 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Opel Astra J?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Ralliart); the strongest Opel Astra J 206 kW (280 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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