Mitsubishi Lancer vs Pontiac Grand Prix
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Overview
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ES | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,795 (best) | $22,210 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 17 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 200 hp (best) |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 230 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.3 cu ft | 57 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,081 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,888 lbs (best) | 3,477 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.5 in (best) |
| Length | 182.1 in | 198.3 in (best) |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.6 in (best) |
| Height | 58.3 in (best) | 55.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mitsubishi Lancer | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES $17,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $22,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ES $18,795 MSRP | GXP $29,325 MSRP |
| 3 | ES $20,295 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SE $21,095 MSRP | — |
| 5 | SEL $22,095 MSRP | — |
Mitsubishi Lancer vs Pontiac Grand Prix FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer starts lower at $17,795.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,795).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix leads on horsepower in this comparison (303).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer (4/5 NHTSA overall).