Lexus RC 200t vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
Highlights
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
130
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
620
|
Brakes
| 2017 Lexus RC 200t | 2017 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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