Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback (1988 – 1993) vs Toyota Corolla Liftback (1987 – 1992): specs compared

The Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. The Toyota Corolla Liftback uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 950 kg against 995 kg.

Specification Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback 1988 – 1993 Toyota Corolla Liftback Toyota Corolla Liftback 1987 – 1992
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 1988 – 1993 1987 – 1992
Body style Hatchback Liftback · Hatchback
Variants 5 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 60 – 136 hp 67 – 125 hp
Torque 102 – 161 Nm 103 – 145 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.3 – 16.4 s 8.5 – 17.0 s
Top speed 148 – 200 km/h 154 – 195 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 8.3 L/100 km 5.7 – 7.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,239 mm 4,219 mm
Width 1,669 – 1,671 mm 1,661 mm
Height 1,400 mm 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,459 mm 2,431 mm
Curb weight 995 – 1,100 kg 950 – 1,074 kg

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

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