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    2012 Scion iQ vs 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

    I've been meaning to do this for a while, my impressions of the Mirage versus my old iQ:



    Scion iQ:

    • Curb weight: 2,127 lbs
    • Larger i4 Engine: 1.3 liters / 94 hp
    • Direct injection engine, with known carbon build-up issues
    • Smaller fuel tank: 8.5 gallons
    • Smaller turning radius: 13.2 ft
    • Larger stock wheels: 16"/5"
    • Even more obscure stock tire size: 175/60R16
    • 6 segment fuel display - last segment blinks at 2.5 gallons in the tank
    • Lower EPA fuel mileage: 36city / 37highway / 37combined
    • Smoother CVT, but not geared as well for the highway
    • Better steering feedback
    • 3+1 seating
    • Little body roll


    Mitsubishi Mirage:

    • Curb weight: 2,018 lbs - 2,128 lbs
    • Smaller engine: 1.2 liters / 78 hp
    • Multipoint injection engine without direct injection drawbacks
    • Larger fuel tank: 9.25 gallons
    • Larger turning radius: 15.1 ft
    • Smaller stock wheels: 14"/4.5"
    • Uncommon stock tire size: 165/65R14
    • 10? segment fuel display, with multiple fuel level indicators
    • Better EPA fuel mileage: 37city / 43highway / 39combined
    • Jerkier CVT, but better gearing for the highway
    • "Dead" steering
    • 5 person seating
    • Worse body roll


    Overall, the Mirage is more practical, but I miss the steering feel of the iQ.
    Last edited by timw4mail; 10-03-2018 at 01:22 PM.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2018 Mirage SE 1.2 automatic: 33.6 mpg (US) ... 14.3 km/L ... 7.0 L/100 km ... 40.4 mpg (Imp)


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