Scion tC (2003 – 2010) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (2003 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 163 hp at most. The Scion tC is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.6 s. The Mitsubishi Lancer uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,585 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer is 165 mm longer than the Scion tC.
| Specification |
Scion
tC
2003 – 2010
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2010 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 hp | 82 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 121 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 9.6 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 171 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,481 – 4,585 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,694 – 1,697 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,364 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,355 kg | 1,100 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.