Acura CL vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
$28,200
$17,795
Highlights
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$28,200
|
$17,795
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
225 hp
|
148 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
216 @ 4700
|
145 @ 4200
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
225 @ 5600
|
148 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
3.2L/196
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.8 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16" x 6.5" in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16" x 6.5" in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60VR16
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60VR16
|
P205/60HR16
|
Suspension
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double-Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double-Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Variable pwr
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
33 ft
|
Measurements
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
69 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
192 in
|
182 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
36 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
104 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
58 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,470 lbs
|
2,888 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
620
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2003 Acura CL | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 x 1.1 in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.1 x .35 in
|
10 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2003 Acura CL and the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Acura CL with 28 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2003 Acura CL with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $28,200 starting MSRP.
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