Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla.

When comparing the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from $7,243 to $16,784 while a used 2017 Toyota Corolla is priced between $9,546 to $18,900.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Lancer’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Lancer is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles.This gives the Toyota Corolla the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Lancer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Corolla are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

17795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

18500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20010

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

13995 - 35655

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

11542

Price Range:

7243 - 16784

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

32

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

105629

# Good or Great Deals:

5

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

14210

Price Range:

9546 - 18900

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

13745

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8104 - 24263

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

562

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

101107

# Good or Great Deals:

186

Mitsubishi Lancer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Lancer

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.117

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

3.7

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.8 - 10.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.184



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.0579018930705604

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2987936667814135

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 11.7

Mitsubishi Lancer Rankings

Not yet available

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $25k

4 / 10

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

5 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 10

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 7

Most Reliable Small Cars

7 / 31

Safest Small Cars

7 / 31

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

24 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

25 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Mitsubishi Lancer Trim Levels

ES, LE, SE, SEL

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

50th Anniversary Special Edition, L, LE, LE Eco, SE, XLE, XSE

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 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:

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.046 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:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 36 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 475 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:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

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:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

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:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

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:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Cargo Space:

13 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.5 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:

2840 lbs

Width:

69.9 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

183.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.7 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:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

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

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Slate Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Super White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Gray

Steel Gray

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