Mistsubishi Mirage G4 GLS MT VS Toyota Vios J MT (2013)

[Naigi]

Hi Tsikoters!

I am really torn between these 2 cars, both has exactly the same price, the G4 around 628k and the Vios at around 630k. And also to give a detailed look on what I like with those to cars:

Mirage G4 GLS MT:
1. Interior Look:
Push Start
Keyless Entry with alarm
GPS
All Power
ABS
2. Mas matipid sa Vios
3. 55k worth of accessories

Vios J MT:
1. Exterior Look
2. 4 cylinder engine (meaning potential for engine mods compare to g4's 3 cylinder)


To sum it up, I am torn between the luxury of a top of the line variant(more on interior) or the exterior look of a Vios with basic interior, but has a potential for future mods, although G4 also has its potential when it comes to exterior looks, but let's face it, mas pogi sa labas ang Vios compare to G4. So my question mga tsikoters, I you were to choose which one will you buy? And if there are any points that I missed regarding the specs of those cars, you can give some inputs. BTW, the J variant I was referring to is not the base model, I saw a J variant which is a power with and has foglamps.

[ronw123w124]

Vios ako dito without a doubt, the added amenities of the Mirage can never compensate for the 4 cylinder engine of the Vios. Except for the side mirrors, all power na rin ang Vios J.

[JohnM]

The toys you get with the Mirage can be added on to the Vios later. The Vios feels more stable around corners and at high speeds.

The Mirage is lighter and should get better mileage.

[dct]

Big factor ang 4 cylinder ng vios pag madalas ka mag-highway/provincial driving. Pag puro city driving naman, more than enough na ang g4

[lowslowbenz]

If only Mitsubishi stuffed a 4 banger in the Mirage, serious contender yan.

But they did not.

[Naigi]

So majority, OK lang i-sacrifice yung luxury ng top of the line such as: KOS, ABS, Push start, Climate control etc. (yung mga tipo ng accessories na hindi basta basta nailalagay sa car) para sa 4 cylinder engine at exterior looks? My current ride is a lancer 1995 model, the 'EL' variant which means 'all pawis' kaya siguro malaking bagay sakin sa bagong car ung mga yun, although cyempre gusto ko rin naman ang engine mods in the near future, nalilito pa rin talaga ako. anymore input guys?

[JohnM]

Test drive both. Luxurious lang ang Mirage in terms of toys. When you hit the craters they call roads baka magbago pa opinion mo

I usually put my phone on the passenger's seat when I drive alone. It stays put when I corner in the Vios. Using the Mirage on the same corner at the same speed lipad na si cell hahanapin ko na sa ilalim ng jack.

My '95 Lancer, even with its busted bushings and shocks, still drove and rode better than either the Mirage or the Vios

[glntVR]

Hi Tsikoters!

I am really torn between these 2 cars, both has exactly the same price, the G4 around 628k and the Vios at around 630k. And also to give a detailed look on what I like with those to cars:

Mirage G4 GLS MT:
1. Interior Look:
Push Start
Keyless Entry with alarm
GPS
All Power
ABS
2. Mas matipid sa Vios
3. 55k worth of accessories

Vios J MT:
1. Exterior Look
2. 4 cylinder engine (meaning potential for engine mods compare to g4's 3 cylinder)


To sum it up, I am torn between the luxury of a top of the line variant(more on interior) or the exterior look of a Vios with basic interior, but has a potential for future mods, although G4 also has its potential when it comes to exterior looks, but let's face it, mas pogi sa labas ang Vios compare to G4. So my question mga tsikoters, I you were to choose which one will you buy? And if there are any points that I missed regarding the specs of those cars, you can give some inputs. BTW, the J variant I was referring to is not the base model, I saw a J variant which is a power with and has foglamps.

Based on the price of the G4 you posted, P628 is for the GLX CVT, if this is the right one you are referring to, then this is not equipped with those interior features.

So majority, OK lang i-sacrifice yung luxury ng top of the line such as: KOS, ABS, Push start, Climate control etc. (yung mga tipo ng accessories na hindi basta basta nailalagay sa car) para sa 4 cylinder engine at exterior looks? My current ride is a lancer 1995 model, the 'EL' variant which means 'all pawis' kaya siguro malaking bagay sakin sa bagong car ung mga yun, although cyempre gusto ko rin naman ang engine mods in the near future, nalilito pa rin talaga ako. anymore input guys?

If all power, safety and standard features hanap mo, why not include the Honda Amaze? It's in the same price range. Although I don't like the fact na the base model has steel rims, but this can be easily fixed

[Naigi]

Based on the price of the G4 you posted, P628 is for the GLX CVT, if this is the right one you are referring to, then this is not equipped with those interior features.

Some dealers in sulit offers G4 GLS MT for 628k, also has a free 55k worth of accessories.


If all power, safety and standard features hanap mo, why not include the Honda Amaze? It's in the same price range. Although I don't like the fact na the base model has steel rims, but this can be easily fixed

Sa looks kasi nya parang mas maliit pa sa g4. I'm really torn between the looks of the vios vs the features of a G4 GLS. hirap mgdecide.

[lowslowbenz]

So majority, OK lang i-sacrifice yung luxury ng top of the line such as: KOS, ABS, Push start, Climate control etc.

Lesser toys = lesser headaches in the long run.

[jut703]

Kung Mirage hatch vs Vios, dun ako sa Mirage. Cheaper to buy and more efficient, plus looks better and has more toys. I don't need the space since hindi naman ako araw araw magsasakay ng 5.

But if it's the G4 sedan vs. the Vios, Vios nalang. Di ko trip itsura ng G4 eh.


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[glntVR]

Sa looks kasi nya parang mas maliit pa sa g4. I'm really torn between the looks of the vios vs the features of a G4 GLS. hirap mgdecide.

True the G4 GLS has nice features but I find the power inadequate for long drives. I've driven the G4 and if city driving lang, it's fine pero once you take it out on long trips bitin for me. Don't get me wrong it cruises nicely on the highway pero for overtaking power sucks. But space wise, interior comfort and features okay naman, except the head unit which looks nice but isn't so nice to operate and the screen washes out during day time.

As for the Vios naman, I don't like the interior looks so it's a big negative for me since most of the time nasa loob ka ng kotse.

[pdspd]

Vios all the Way!
Why?
1.seating capacity
2.luggage/compartment
3.reliable vvti engine(Chain Driven)+optional aftermarket turbocharger kit
4.power/torque-4 passengers 4cylinder vs 4 passengers 3 cylinder=almost same fuel consumption
5.Toyota engines,if properly maintained.can easily surpass the 500,000kms(ODOMETER) w/o overhauling.
6.Parts-toyota parts available everywhere in the philippines.
7.Watch the coming VIOS CUP to be held this month at BGC.
My sister in law has a mirage(hatch a/t).not that fuel efficient as they advertise.and you can hear even the slightest sound outside/road when driving.its still your choice...

[dr. d]

it's like hamburgers.
you go to the clown or the insect not because they're more expensive, but because you know how they'll taste. consistent.
cars are like that.. one brand may be more expensive head-to-head, but their quality is consistent (real or perceived).
a new product in the market may turn out to better in the long run, but it's a new product.. we don't know just how desire-able it will be after a couple of years on the road..
what will i get? the most expensive i am willing to afford! that probably means, not the cheapest nor the most high end..
good luck.

[Egan101]

Has the TS test-driven both vehicles? Better he judge for himself how the both behaves with his driving style.

[Naigi]

Salamat po sa mga reply. I came from a 1.3 lancer EL so I know the pain of over taking. lol. So I think I'm leaning towards the Vios, BTW my sister owns a G4 GLS CVT, kaya medyo familiar na ako sa mga features niya, at parang medyo bitin nga pag overtaking although CVT yun, di ko pa na try sa MT.

Vios all the Way!
3.reliable vvti engine(Chain Driven)+optional aftermarket turbocharger kit

With this comment, in the near future cyempre papunta din tayo dun, but for now, I really need is a fuel efficient the daily drive going to work. So siguro ang dapat gawin ngayon is mgtest drive ng vios para magkaalaman na!

[crosswind]

Mirage for
city driving
at features


but the Vios gets my
vote dahil
sa reliablity at parts
if you want you can get teh E variant

[dr. d]

hirap talaga mamili..
back in the 80s, it was easy... lancer or lancer or lancer...!
G4 versus J... i'm for the G4.. more toys.. and cheaper!
resale value? hey! you got it cheap. don't complain that it's got a cheaper resale value..
but think of the upside... in a few years, it might just turn out to be the more desirable used car buy..
heh heh.

[andrewnathaniel]

Vios gets my vote.

[Naigi]

Follow up question po. Regarding fuel consumption. malaki ba difference ng Vios at G4? Could I easily get 14km/l on both? My daily route kasi is around 22km one way.

12 km - nlex
3.4 km - city driving with minimal trafic
9.3 km - highway with stop light(no traffic)

medyo specific yung route, base on google map kasi.