Comparisons: Lancer EX GTA vs Ford Focus TDCi A/T vs Subaru Impreza 2.0R A/T

**ghosthunter** · January 16th, 2010 01:56 PM

Let us compare:

Mitsu Lancer EX GTA 2.0L CVT
Ford Focus 2.0L TDCi A/T
Subaru Impreza 2.0RS A/T (sedan)
Subaru Impreza 2.0RS A/T (hatchback)

All have roughly the same price (plus-minus dealer discounts).

Single guy, late 30s.

Mainly city driven with occasional out of town drives.

**[archie]** · January 16th, 2010 02:05 PM

tough choice...

all cars are pretty good... by an edge, ill take the subaru hatch due to AWD capability. other wise focus makes more sense for fuel. TDCi is diesel powered right?

**ghosthunter** · January 16th, 2010 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by archie123456789

TDCi is diesel powered right?

yup, Focus TDCi = turbo diesel with the double clutch A/T

**renzo_d10** · January 16th, 2010 02:12 PM

For who sir GH ? For you ?

Tough comparison.

Looks ? I`d pick the Subbie.

Economy ? I`d pick the Focus TDCi

or ...

Lancer EX GT-A

But, if I were to choose only one between the three choices. I`d go for the TDCi. Aesthetics modding can be done later.

**ghosthunter** · January 16th, 2010 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

For who sir GH ? For you ?

In a word: Yes.

**renzo_d10** · January 16th, 2010 02:21 PM

^ Oh. The TDCi might be just perfect.

If you don't care about the warranty to be voided. And since you know almost all about mods. Additional power will help.

On my view, the TDCi and the Subbie is just equal. The GT-A stays a little bit lower than the two.

**jun_mazda** · January 16th, 2010 02:55 PM

screw all of them, just get a wrx.

**basti08** · January 16th, 2010 03:27 PM

I think, the Lancer is the better all arounder among the 3 but it is way overpriced... 1.3M+ plus insurance etc etc. It has an appealing package of features amenities and aesthetics.

Im more interested with the Impreza's boxer motor more than the AWD. Flat fours are commonly associated with Porsche. Truly a rare specie. While at 150hp, the AWD is kinda redundant. There are alot of cars in that horsepower range that doesnt need AWD to put down their power effectively. Case in point, the Focus handles and drives well with almost same horsepower. Same goes for the Civic 2.0.

The Focus seems to be better buy then, nice kit, ride and handling and euro inspired looks in a monster diesel engine. The Focus also one ups the competition with its DSG tranny. However this car is for replacement soon, maybe late this year or early next year.

Goodluck.

**ghosthunter** · January 16th, 2010 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

I think, the Lancer is the better all arounder among the 3 but it is way overpriced... 1.3M+ plus insurance etc etc. It has an appealing package of features amenities and aesthetics.

Current price is for the Lancer GTA is P1.27M (cash) and that comes with fabric seats where the Focus TDCi/DSG (P1.13M cash) already have leather as standard.

**basti08** · January 16th, 2010 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Current price is for the Lancer GTA is P1.27M (cash) and that comes with fabric seats where the Focus TDCi/DSG (P1.13M cash) already have leather as standard.

GH, i think the Focus plus mags and tires and few suspension tweaks is still better. That Euro suspenders can be tweaked to performance without much sacrifice in the ride.