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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru WRX STI

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Starting MSRP
$34,495
$37,245
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
MPG
17 City / 23 Hwy
16 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower
291 hp
310 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/150
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
291 @ 6500
310 @ 6000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 4000
290 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
17 City / 23 Hwy
16 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
19 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P245/40YR18
P245/35WR19
Front Tire Size
P245/40YR18
P245/35WR19

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
36 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Length, Overall
177 in
181 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
53 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
104 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
35 in
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
60 in
Passenger Volume
93 ft³
97 ft³
Height, Overall
58 in
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
56 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
53 in
52 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
71 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Trunk Volume
7 ft³
12 ft³
Track Width, Rear
61 in
61 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,527 lbs
3,450 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
710
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2021 Subaru WRX STI
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
13 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2021 Subaru WRX STI?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more reliable than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Lancer Evolution versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2021 WRX STI.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2021 Subaru WRX STI?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with 19 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the 2021 Subaru WRX STI?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is cheaper than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with a $34,495 starting MSRP versus a $37,245 starting MSRP.

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