Car comparison

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

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

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII

2.0 T

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    282 hp
    210 kW
  • Highest torque
    417 Nm
    308 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
282hp210kW
280hp209kW
Torque
417Nm308lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
5,025mm198in
4,455mm175in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
570L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
55L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
280 hp
209 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 2 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
383 Nm
282 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.5 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
505 km
314 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
282 hp
210 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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