Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Yaris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris.
In comparing the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Lancer's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from $4,985 to $13,377 while a used 2012 Toyota Yaris is priced between $4,924 to $11,916.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Lancer’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Lancer is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Lancer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Yaris has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,987
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$14,312
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,990 - $19,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,155
Price Range:
$4,985 - $13,377
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124,861
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,985
Price Range:
$4,924 - $11,916
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,553
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,528 - $10,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
141,847
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Mitsubishi Lancer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Lancer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 19.5
Mitsubishi Lancer Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Yaris Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
37 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Lancer Trim Levels
DE, ES, GT, Ralliart, SE
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
Not yet available
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
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4200 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):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2866 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2313 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
169.3 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Tarmac Black Pearl
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Silver
Apex Silver Metallic
White
Wicked White Metallic
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Blazing Blue Pearl / Lagoon Blue Mica / Wave Line Pearl
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Bisque
Black
Dark Charcoal
