2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Sonata (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sonata | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
