Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 120.5 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 201.4 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 78.1 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.5 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 4414 lb. | -934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 63.9 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.3 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 63.1 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 65.8 in | -11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.6 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.6 | 78.4 ft3 | -66.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -130.4 ft3 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
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