The Lancer was design and built in 2006, but models are still being made until now (2009).

The Vios, has a new platform? And was it designed in 2007/2008?

Both prices are not that bad for budget conscious buyers.

I believed the prices are:

Lancer GLX is at P638,000
Vios E is at P659,000

Mas ok ung cost nung Lancer and both are all powered, although Vios has a fresh and newer design.

Checking the specs.. Both have driver-side airbags, wala lang ABS ung lancer glx. Although, the brakes are discs na (front and rear), while ung vios E front lang and drum pa din sa likod.

In terms of power, mas malakas ung Lancer GLX (1.6 SOHC) based on the specs at 110HP/6200 rpm? While the Vios E (1.3 DOHC) is at 85HP/6000 rpm? Correct po ba?

In terms of maintenance, do you think mas madami nang nakaka alam na mechanic about the 4G18? Since it is around for quite sometime? I've read 2002 pa ata eto built?

Help naman guys, what do you think is the wiser choice?

Currently, I am leaning over the Lancer GLX. But, if may na miss pa akong point na dapat malaman, please do tell po. Salamat!