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Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0vsHyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Ralliart 2.0

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2011
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
309Nm228lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,570mm180in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume-
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6PowerTorque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.06,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 has 10 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
1,584 kg
3,492 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.07.0 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V67.7 s

Although Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
702 km
436 mi
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMitsubishiLancer IXRalliart 2.0HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
707 km
439 mi
Trunk score
-
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Ralliart 2.0

  • Is 219 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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