Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X or VW Golf R Mk7? They're rivals, so owners often weigh one against the other. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2016 | 2014–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 4B11T turbo four | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 291 hp / 300 lb-ft (US) | 292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 291 hp | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | +13% hp | 355–413 hp |
| Stage 2 | 310–390 whp | 397–461 hp |
| Stage 3 | 420–475 whp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 806 whp | 550+ hp |
Careful: one car's figures are at the wheels (whp) and the other's at the engine (hp), so they aren't directly comparable. Convert with the crank to wheel calculator.
Typical parts cost
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | COBB Accessport V3 $560 (STM) or the Stage 1 Power Package with a high-flow filter $585 (Patterson Performance Parts). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR). |
| Stage 2 | COBB NexGen Stage 2 package $2,595 (COBB), EDO Performance Stage 2 kit $2,396 or an ETS intercooler $759. | IE Stage 2 software $625; intake $521 (034), £316 (APR) or €883 (Eventuri); intercooler $540–$1,200 or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | Forced Performance Green turbo $2,249, Red ball-bearing $3,249 (MAPerformance) or the ETS turbo kit $5,545. | IE software for bigger turbos $750; the turbo is extra. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X reaches 806 whp and the VW Golf R Mk7 550+ hp.