Between Lancer GT and Forte SX which one would you prefer?.Both cars have their own fans and special specifications.Both cars also looks more newer, fresher, looks sharper, safer and also more power.Now we incude the Honda Civic 2.0S in our list.Let’s see our comparison and review below.
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0 GT ENGINE
Type – 4B11 2.0-litre 16-valve DOHC MIVEC
Displacement (cc) – 1,998
Max. output (EEC Net) – kW(PS) / rpm – 114 (155)/6,000
Max. torque (EEC Net) – N-m(kg-m) / rpm – 199 (20.3)/4,250
Fuel tank capacity (litres) – 59
Transmission type – INVECS-III CVT with 6-step Sports Mode with paddle shifter.
Tires – 215/45 R18
Price – Private Registration – RM123,980.00, Company Registration RM124,780.10 (On The Road With Insurance)
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KIA FORTE 2.0 SX ENGINE
Type – Theta II 2.0 DOHC CVVT
Displacement (cc) – 1,998
Max. output – kW(PS) / rpm – 114.7 (156)/6,200
Max. torque – N-m(kg-m) / rpm – 194.2 (20)/4,300
Fuel tank capacity (litres) – 52
Transmission type – 4AT (Gate Type), H-Matic / Shiftronic
Tires – 215/45 R17
Price – Private Registration – RM93,800.00, Company Registration RM94,559,80 (On The Road With Insurance)
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HONDA CIVIC 2.0S ENGINE
Type – 4 Cylinder 16 Valve Chain-Driven DOHC i-VTEC
Displacement (cc) – 1,998
Max. output – kW(PS) / rpm – 114 (155)/6,500
Max. torque – N-m(kg-m) / rpm – 188 (19.2)/4,500
0-100km/h – 9.2sec
Fuel tank capacity (litres) – 50
Transmission type – Electronically Controlled 5-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shift Control
Tires – 215/45 R17
Price – Private Registration – RM130,980.00 (On The Road With Insurance).
Theta 2 and Mivec engine
Civic Engine
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MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0 GT VS KIA FORTE 2.0 SX VS HONDA CIVIC 2.0S DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase – Lancer = 2634 mm, Forte =2650 mm, Civic = 2,700 mm.
Length – Lancer = 4570 mm, Forte = 4530 mm, Civic = 4,450 mm.
Width – Lancer =1760 mm, Forte = 1775 mm, Civic = 1,750 mm.
Height – Lancer = 1490 mm, Forte = 1460 mm, Civic = 1,435 mm.
Ground Clearance – Lancer 150 mm, Forte = 150 mm, Civic = 150 mm.
Curb Weight – Lancer = 1385 kg, Forte = 1326 kg, Civic = 1315kg.
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SUSPENSION
LANCER 2.0 GT SUSPENSION
Front – MacPherson strut, coil springs with stabilizer bar.
Rear – Multi-link with stabilizer bar.
FORTE 2.0 SX SUSPENSION
Front – McPherson Strut w/coil spring shock absorber – Gas (Mando).
Rear – Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) shock absorber – Gas (Mando).
CIVIC 2.0S SUSPENSION
Front – McPherson Strut.
Rear – Independent Double Wishbone.
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BRAKES
LANCER 2.0 GT BRAKES
Front – 15″ Ventilated discs.
Rear – Solid discs.
FORTE 2.0 SX BRAKES
Front – 15 ” Ventilated disc.
Rear – Solid disc.
CIVIC 2.0S BRAKES
Front – Ventilated disc.
Rear – Solid disc.
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SAFETY
LANCER 2.0 GT SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Dual Front Advanced Airbags.
RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
Seatbelts with Pre-tensioners and Force Limiters.
Active Front seat backs.
FORTE 2.0 SX SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Dual Front Advanced Airbags.
Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags.
Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags.
3-point Seat Belts For All Seating Positions.
Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners w/Force Limiters.
Height Adjusted Front Seat Belt Anchors.
4-Wheel Disc Brakes.
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS).
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Front Active Headsets.
Rear Child-Safety Door Locks.
HONDA CIVIC 2.0S SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Dual SRS Airbags
Side Airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Immobiliser System
Security Alarm System with Ultra-Sonic Sensor
Safety Power Window (Anti-pinch) (Driver Side Only)
Hydrophilic Door Mirror
Active Head Rest
4 Corner Reverse Sensors
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0 GT VS KIA FORTE 2.0 SX VS HONDA CIVIC COMPARISON REVIEW
UTILITY
The Mitsubishi Lancer, the Kia Forte and the Civic can accommodate the same number of passengers.
DIMENSIONS
The Forte’s tank is approximately the same size as the Mitsubishi’s, though the Mitsubishi’s is a little bigger.While the Civic have the smallest tank.The Forte, and the Lancer compete for the same parking spaces.
CONVENIENCE
The Mitsubishi Lancer’s fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Kia Forte and also Civic.
HANDLING
With their similar turning radii, the Lancer and the Kia Forte definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
DRIVETRAIN
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mitsubishi Lancer isn’t much more powerful than the Kia and also Civic. The Kia Forte has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Mitsubishi Lancer.In term of acceleration the Civic 2.0 engine more responsive than the Mitsubishi Lancer GT.Civic more pick up and you can feel the car pulling you.Here Civic will win.
COMFORT
While the front cabin in the Kia Forte offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi Lancer, there frankly isn’t much of a difference. Although the Lancer and Forte has more headroom but Civic has better legroom and boot volume.
The Lancer is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Kia Forte.
Jom komen!