Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
$34,495
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$34,495
Starting MSRP
$34,095
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
291 hp
Horsepower
305 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.5L/150
Displacement
-
Displacement
291 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
305 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
300 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P245/40YR18
Front Tire Size
P245/40R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P245/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

61 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
104 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
36 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
177 in
Length, Overall
180 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
61 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
7 ft³
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
54 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,527 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,384 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
710
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Channel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more reliable than the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Lancer Evolution versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Impreza WRX STi.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi both get 19 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi?

The 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is cheaper than the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with a $34,095 starting MSRP versus a $34,495 starting MSRP.

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