Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru WRX STI
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$34,495
Starting MSRP
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$37,245
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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291 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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291 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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290 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/150
Displacement
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Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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P245/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/35WR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/35WR19
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Trunk Volume
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177 in
Length, Overall
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181 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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104 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,527 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,450 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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710
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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