← Back to Search

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES 4dr Hatchback

All Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback CY trims (2010–2014) → All Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback generations →
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback – front Unverified
Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec Invite (VIII) – Frontansicht, 23. September 2012, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Lancer Sportback (CY) (CY, 2010–2014); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec Invite (VIII) – Frontansicht, 23. September 2012, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (CJ MY12) ES Sportback hatchback (2018-11-26) 01 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (CJ MY12) ES Sportback hatchback (2018-11-26) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec Invite (VIII) – Heckansicht, 23. September 2012, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Cockpit Interieur Modelljahr 2013 by Kickaffe (Mario von Berg), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES 4dr Hatchback is a 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 hatchback with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,495 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,495 ($25,798 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower148 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder w/ VVT
Bore and Stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Ground Clearance5.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES 4dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Unverified

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Base 6MT
148 hp · $18,395
Compare
2013 Subaru Impreza Unverified

2013 Subaru Impreza

Base 5-Door 5MT
148 hp · $18,395
Compare
2011 Kia Soul Unverified

2011 Kia Soul

! AT
142 hp · $18,495
Compare
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Unverified

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Hatchback (Automatic)
138 hp · $18,495
Compare
2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3

i Sport 5DR MT
155 hp · $18,945
Compare
2012 Dodge Caliber Unverified

2012 Dodge Caliber

SXT Plus
158 hp · $18,730
Compare

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mitsubishi LANCER SPORTBACK.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Mitsubishi LANCER SPORTBACK

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Mitsubishi LANCER SPORTBACK. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 18, 2022 · Unknown Or Other
“Sunroof assembly detached cables broke while driving . The sunroof could have case an accident with the right vibration and wind intake while stuck open and couldn't shut. We took ot to mitsubishi…”
Sep 1, 2020 · Power Train
“VEHICLE HESITATES DURING ACCELERATION, CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, HESITATION IS EXTREMELY SEVERE AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS, OFTEN THE CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD AT A SEVERE RATE…”
May 21, 2018 · Unknown Or Other
“3RD TIME MY SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF WHILE DRIVING LOSE POWER TO EVERYTHING, POWER STEERING BATTERY,EVERYTHING STOPS WORKING.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

← Back to Search