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Lexus RC 200t vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

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$40,155
RC Turbo F Sport RWD RC Turbo RWD
$17,795
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Starting MSRP
$40,155
$17,795
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
24 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
241 hp
148 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
241 @ 5800
148 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1650
145 @ 4200
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.0 L/122
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
24 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Rear Tire Size
P235/45VR18
P205/60HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P235/45VR18
P205/60HR16
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
33 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Second Hip Room
45 in
54 in
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
12 ft³
Front Hip Room
54 in
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
54 in
Wheelbase
108 in
104 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
42 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Second Head Room
35 in
37 in
Passenger Volume
82 ft³
94 ft³
Track Width, Front
62 in
60 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Height, Overall
55 in
58 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
69 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Length, Overall
185 in
182 in
Second Leg Room
27 in
36 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,737 lbs
2,888 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
620

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Lexus RC 200t2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
10 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2017 Lexus RC 200t or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Lexus RC 200t is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2017 RC 200t versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Lexus RC 200t or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Lexus RC 200t with 28 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Lexus RC 200t or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus RC 200t with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $40,155 starting MSRP.

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