Škoda Octavia (2008 – 2012) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (2007 – 2015): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 168 hp against 160 hp. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,155 kg against 1,205 kg.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2008 – 2012
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2007 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 109 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 142 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 14.3 s | 9.7 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 224 km/h | 179 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 2,017 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,155 – 1,335 kg | 1,205 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.