Car comparison

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

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

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII

2.0 T

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    383 Nm
    282 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 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 estimated range
    505 km
    314 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
383Nm282lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,490mm177in
4,455mm175in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 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
MetricMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
280 hp
209 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
383 Nm
282 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,320 kg
2,910 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.05.9 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
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 VIII 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 Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
VehicleMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
505 km
314 mi
505 km
314 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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