Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2005 – 2007) vs Vauxhall Vectra VXR (2005 – 2008): specs compared

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 255 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. The Vauxhall Vectra VXR has the higher top speed: 259 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,477 kg. At 4,638 mm, the Vauxhall Vectra VXR is 147 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Specification Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 – 2007 Vauxhall Vectra VXR Vauxhall Vectra VXR 2005 – 2008
Overview
Origin Japan United Kingdom
Documented years 2005 – 2007 2005 – 2008
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 280 hp 258 hp
Torque 355 Nm 355 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.7 s 6.5 s
Top speed 245 km/h 259 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.6 L/100 km 8.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,491 mm 4,638 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,798 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,448 mm
Wheelbase 2,624 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,440 kg 1,477 kg

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

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