Mitsubishi Mirage G4 vs. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 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 Mirage G4 and the Toyota Corolla.
In comparing the Mitsubishi Mirage G4's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ranges from $16,393 to $21,200 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla is priced between $21,997 to $28,247. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4's price is between $16,804 and $23,552, with the Toyota Corolla priced between $22,800 and $28,407.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 loses 38.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 12 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla an advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4’s base engine makes 78 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 169 horsepower. The Mirage G4 is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 377 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles.This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$16,804 - $23,552
Starting MSRP:
$17,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$22,800 - $28,407
Starting MSRP:
$22,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,171
Price Range:
$16,393 - $21,200
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
900
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,638
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,802
Price Range:
$21,997 - $28,247
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,606
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,097
# Good or Great Deals:
381
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,138
Depreciation %:
40.1%
Resale Value $:
$10,657
Residual Value %:
59.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$5,999
Depreciation %:
27.2%
Resale Value $:
$16,051
Residual Value %:
72.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
20.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
37 out of / 37Ranking
37 out of / 37Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, SE
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
LE, Nightshade, SE, 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
78 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
35 / 41 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 377 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
32 / 41 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 541 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
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
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
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:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2161 lbs
Width:
65.7 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
169.5 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2955 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
165/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic
Red
Infrared Metallic / Wine Red Metallic
Silver
Starlight Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Celestite / Underground
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Beige
Macadamia/Mocha
