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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP $17,998 - $26,298
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2017 Kia Optima
MSRP $23,995 - $37,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
168 hp @ 6000 rpm 148 hp @ 6000 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm 245 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
167 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 145 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
178 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 1350 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Continuously Variable (CVT-8) -inc: ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD Sportronic Continuously Variable -inc: paddle shifters, ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD and Sportronic Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Sportronic Continuously Variable -inc: paddle shifters and red stitching on shift knob, ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator Sportronic Continuously Variable -inc: ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator 5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Sportmatic 6-Speed Automatic w/Paddle Shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.7 - 10.5 L/100 km
9.3 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 7.9 L/100 km
6.6 - 7.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 10.5 L/100 km
6.6 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 - 59.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
980 - 1,006 mm
1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,156 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,476 mm
Rear Head Room
935 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
914 mm
904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,379 mm
1,433 mm
Trunk Volume
348 L
450 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,634 mm
2,804 mm
Length, Overall
4,625 mm
4,854 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,760 mm
1,859 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 - 1,491 mm
1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,320 - 1,420 kg
1,460 - 1,630 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
P215/55VR17 P205/65HR16 P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
P215/55VR17 P205/65HR16 P235/45VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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