Toyota Prius vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Lancer to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. When it comes to fuel economy, the Toyota Prius beats the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi pales in comparison to the Prius as far as fuel economy. With respect to MSRP, the Mitsubishi Lancer costs significantly less than the Toyota Prius. The Mitsubishi Lancer will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Prius.

Utility
The Mitsubishi Lancer and the Toyota Prius can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Mitsubishi Lancer's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Prius.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Mitsubishi's front cabin compared to the Prius. While the rear of the Toyota Prius offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lancer, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Prius is tremendously heavier than the Mitsubishi Lancer. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mitsubishi Lancer than the Toyota because of its larger tank. The Toyota Prius and the Lancer compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mitsubishi Lancer packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Lancer and the Toyota Prius most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Prius and the Mitsubishi Lancer have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the Mitsubishi Lancer with respect to torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Mitsubishi Lancer will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Prius finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Prius isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Lancer's.