Mitsubishi Lancer vs Pontiac Sunfire
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Overview
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ES | Special Value |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,795 | $10,895 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 148 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 12.3 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,081 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,888 lbs | 2,771 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.1 in (best) |
| Length | 182.1 in (best) | 182 in |
| Width | 69.4 in (best) | 68.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in (best) | 53 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mitsubishi LancerES | Pontiac SunfireSpecial Value |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 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 | None reported |
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 Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES $17,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Special Value $10,895 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ES $18,795 MSRP | Base $15,205 MSRP |
| 3 | ES $20,295 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SE $21,095 MSRP | — |
| 5 | SEL $22,095 MSRP | — |