2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2012 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2012 Suzuki SX4 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
| Model | Lancer | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 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 Weight | 1325 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
