Saturn Ion Sedan (2003 – 2007) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Saturn Ion Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 171 hp against 162 hp. The Mitsubishi Lancer uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,221 kg. At 4,686 mm, the Saturn Ion Sedan is 101 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Specification |
Saturn
Ion Sedan
2003 – 2007
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 142 – 171 hp | 82 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 121 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.6 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 171 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,481 – 4,585 mm |
| Width | 1,707 mm | 1,694 – 1,697 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,364 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,221 – 1,270 kg | 1,100 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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