2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS CVT | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES CVT | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
