Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Mirage contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Lancer and the Mitsubishi Mirage.
In comparing the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Mirage is a better car than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Pricing: A used 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from $7,978 to $16,992 while a used 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is priced between $5,900 to $13,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Lancer’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 78 horsepower. The Lancer is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 377 miles.This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Lancer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Mirage has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$12,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,851
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,086
Price Range:
$7,978 - $16,992
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,892
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,379
Price Range:
$5,900 - $13,996
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,123
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,379 - $22,885
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,004
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Mitsubishi Lancer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Lancer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Mirage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 3.5
Mitsubishi Lancer Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Ranking
36 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Lancer Trim Levels
ES, LE, SE, SEL
Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
ES, GT, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
78 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 41 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 377 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2018 lbs
Width:
65.6 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
149.4 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
165/65R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Blue
Octane Blue Pearl
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Red
Rally Red Metallic
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mystic Black
Blue
Sapphire Blue
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Red
Infrared / Wine Red
Silver
Starlight Silver
White
Pearl White
Orange
Sunrise Orange
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
