Dilemma: Toyota Vios 1.5L vs Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L

[Erikkson]

Hi guys, I am a noob here, just want to know the pros and cons of the Toyota Vios 1.5L M/T and the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L M/T

 

I haven't test drive the cars yet, so I don't really know the performance.

But from what I can see in the showroom:

 

Vios

Pros:

-Nicer interior, better looking upholstery

-Better looking dashboard

-Tachometer looks newer

-Sporty looking

-Front seats are height adjustable, backrest can adjust to fit the spine

-Rear seats are higher

-Car is lighter 970kg, thus assuming lower fuel consumption

 

Cons

-Interior less spacious

-Car is shorter and narrower

-No foldable rear seats

-Smaller tyres

-Smaller engine capacity of 1.5L

-Sales engineer at Leng Kee not so friendly

-Tachometer is in the center between front passenger and driver, ON TOP of the dashboard, may obstruct driver's view

 

Lancer

Pros:

-Larger tyres

-Tried and tested car

-Car is longer and wider

-Larger engine capacity of 1.6L

-Interior more spacious

-Foldable rear seats

-Sales engineer more helpful

-Tachometer is directly in front of the driver

 

Cons

-Interior and upholstery looks old, like those 80s or 90s cars

-Tachometer looks like those taxis type

-No frills interior

-No mudguards, but the brochure said got mudguards

-Front seats not height adjustable

-Rear seats are lower

-Car colours are limited (silver, blue, red, black)

-Car is heavier about 1100kg, thus assuming higher fuel consumption

 

 

Does anyone have any experience in owning or driving these 2 cars before? Or even if u have not, can u share ur experience? Particularly in terms of ENGINES and PERFORMANCE. Thanks a lot for ur feedback.

Edited June 24, 2005 by Erikkson

[Genie47]

Go test drive the cars first and make up your own mind. We can't help you much here. Both are pretty good in their own departments.

[Jkl78]

agreed.... in terms of performance n engine.... each car is quite good n comparable... u need to test drive to decide....

[Erikkson]

Go test drive the cars first and make up your own mind. We can't help you much here. Both are pretty good in their own departments.

 

agreed.... in terms of performance n engine.... each car is quite good n comparable... u need to test drive to decide....

 

when i test drive the cars, what aspects of the performance should I look out for? Should I also test the emergency brake responsiveness?

 

How should I test drive the car?

Edited June 24, 2005 by Erikkson

[Jkl78]

depend wat u looking???

 

1) comfort

2) handling

3) power n torque

4) the personal Feel

 

Ebrake depend on alot of factors... road condition, tyres, weather, etc...

[Erikkson]

1) comfort

2) handling

3) power n torque

4) the personal Feel

 

Ebrake depend on alot of factors... road condition, tyres, weather, etc...

 

Well I am looking at a good balance of all 4 factors...but I am stuck between the 2 cars unless i test drive. I am not sure what to look out for during the test drive, and how to actually test the car on the road.

Edited June 24, 2005 by Erikkson

[Benhew05]

Very subjective leh...

 

For me, I test drive cars as if like ... looking for faults and reasons NOT to buy the car.

 

Somehow heart rules over mind...

[Diesel]

I have test-driven both cars in both auto & manual transmission before & my views on the 2 cars:

 

1. Performance - Even at a slightly lower capacity, the Vios is better than the Lancer. Lancer is more superior in handling turns & corner. The Vios gave me a feeling as if i was driving a compact hatch. The vios can launch much faster than the Lancer from still. The Lancer felt stable at higher speeds, though it was noiser than the Vios.

 

2. Ride Comfort/Quality - Vios is crammed with limited legroom, esp. for tall dudes, probably a wrong move to include thick luxurious cushions for the small interior. Lancer has a sportier suspension setup than the vios, just stiff enough for my liking. Sound insulation wise i think the Vios has done a better job.

 

3. Value - The Vios has a more complete package as it comes with the bodykit standard. I think Lancer will cost a few Ks more for the Sports Version (which u might as well include the Altis/Sunny in your choice)

 

If i had to choose i will go for the Lancer, as my criteria for the car is Space, followed by Performance, then Looks.

 

The City is quite a good buy at that price range too, if u dun mind the looks . The DSi model already packs a punch when i drove it , coupled with selespeed mode makes it more fun to drive!

[Guniang]

ram both cars den decide which car to buy...diff car suit diff person i guess...

[Jkl78]

like ben hv said.... it's very subjective.....

 

for me, it's the personal feel...

 

the feeling of drivin the car must b comfy 4 me.... it's like do u enjoy driving tis car???

[Khimwoon]

when u sit into the car, driving it, up shifting gear, down shifting, how ur butt feel etc etc then choose the one that make u feel good...

 

although lancer using a older engine that is equally tough... but to look sporty u need to fix up a sport kit either when buying or at later part which is a few grand more than vios...

 

go drive it then feel for urself wat u like... u will love it...

[Erikkson]

I have test-driven both cars in both auto & manual transmission before & my views on the 2 cars:

 

Hi Diesel, appreciate ur valuable feedback. I will take into account of ur observations.

The Honda City (the one with the big backside small head right?) design is part of the reason why it's not one of my leading contenders for a new car, performance aside I haven't tested it yet.

 

Hi guys, thanks all for the info. Just want to let u know I really appreciate them thus far, as it will help me decide how should I spend the $55k. The reason why I post this here is precisely the Vios and Lancer are quite close and it's hard to decide. Keep them coming. Thanks again :)

Edited June 24, 2005 by Erikkson

[Andrewy]

Well my friend owns Vios.

So far so good, no complain from him.

He has been driving for 1 yr plus with mileage of 40Km+.

 

I tested Lancer b4, the pick up is poor compared to VVTi engine.

In terms of driving comfort, VVTi is till better(I feel).

 

Also VVTi mileage is better.

Vios can easily hit 14-15Km/l.

[Erikkson]

I tested Lancer b4, the pick up is poor compared to VVTi engine.

In terms of driving comfort, VVTi is till better(I feel).

 

Also VVTi mileage is better.

Vios can easily hit 14-15Km/l.

 

From pm:

Vios will be a better buy bro,

better FC

better engine and performance

better aftersales svc

better resale.

 

no regrets changing from Lancer to a Vios...

 

Hmm I am getting a better perspective of the cars now.

Edited June 24, 2005 by Erikkson

[Diesel]

Eventually it's your call. Like what most mentioned, ask yourself what u want in the car... we all have different criteria when deciding on what/which car to buy...

 

It's your money & YOU should decide how to spend it. If u get crappy attitude from SEs look for another one that provides better service.

 

If time is not an essence u should test drive all the cars within your budget...afterall not all cars are equal Go try out the City see if it fits what u want. I find the interior much more spacious than the Vios.

[York]

Hi guys, I am a noob here, just want to know the pros and cons of the Toyota Vios 1.5L M/T and the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L M/T

 

I haven't test drive the cars yet, so I don't really know the performance.

But from what I can see in the showroom:

 

Vios

Pros:

-Nicer interior, better looking upholstery

-Better looking dashboard

-Tachometer looks newer

-Sporty looking

-Front seats are height adjustable, backrest can adjust to fit the spine

-Rear seats are higher

-Car is lighter 970kg, thus assuming lower fuel consumption

 

Cons

-Interior less spacious

-Car is shorter and narrower

-No foldable rear seats

-Smaller tyres

-Smaller engine capacity of 1.5L

-Sales engineer at Leng Kee not so friendly

-Tachometer is in the center between front passenger and driver, ON TOP of the dashboard, may obstruct driver's view

 

Lancer

Pros:

-Larger tyres

-Tried and tested car

-Car is longer and wider

-Larger engine capacity of 1.6L

-Interior more spacious

-Foldable rear seats

-Sales engineer more helpful

-Tachometer is directly in front of the driver

 

Cons

-Interior and upholstery looks old, like those 80s or 90s cars

-Tachometer looks like those taxis type

-No frills interior

-No mudguards, but the brochure said got mudguards

-Front seats not height adjustable

-Rear seats are lower

-Car colours are limited (silver, blue, red, black)

-Car is heavier about 1100kg, thus assuming higher fuel consumption

 

 

Does anyone have any experience in owning or driving these 2 cars before? Or even if u have not, can u share ur experience? Particularly in terms of ENGINES and PERFORMANCE. Thanks a lot for ur feedback.

 

wan to be spacious...go for Lancer

for performance & better FC...Vios

 

erikkson, wat happen to ur beetle....

[Mlee8088]

Vios pick up is better and also better in FC.

 

Obvious reason is that the body is much lighter..the difference to Lancer is about 140kg.

 

Vios body is light...and the body material is softer.

The room is smaller as well.

 

Whereas Lancer body is slightly solid than Vios, bigger in space..

 

U pay what u get and u save on what u are to give up.

[Benhew05]

Do consider about the after sales maintenance cost as well

 

Lancer not cheap, heard from colleague of mine... cost $200+ for his second servicing

 

VIOS - you can go to VOGS forum club to find out more

 

On the move, my personal feel sway towards VIOS coz somehow has the edge in response and handling

 

That's just my own feeling here....

 

Both are good budget cars though

Edited June 24, 2005 by Benhew05