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Comfort
The Toyota Corolla offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Mitsubishi Lancer with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles.
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla, drivers may find the Mitsubishi Lancer a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Corolla as you will with the Mitsubishi Lancer, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota Corolla will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Toyota Corolla and the Mitsubishi Lancer have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The Toyota Corolla is about the same width as the Mitsubishi Lancer.
When looking at overall length, the Toyota Corolla takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Corolla has much less torque than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Toyota Corolla has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Lancer, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Corolla is significantly less powerful than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Corolla and the Mitsubishi Lancer.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries into the Toyota Corolla as you will in the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Toyota Corolla is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare the 2013 Toyota Corolla and the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. 
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2013 Toyota
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2013 Mitsubishi
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | As low as 0.00% |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 0.02% | As low as 4.51% |
| City MPG: | 26 - 27 | 18 - 25 |
| Highway MPG: | 34 | 25 - 34 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $15,338 - $19,045 | $15,319 - $26,909 |
Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.
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