Civic VIII (FD/FK) vs Lancer X: which is better?
Honda Civic VIII (FD/FK) (2005–2011) vs Mitsubishi Lancer X (2007–2017): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Honda Civic VIII (FD/FK)Specifications
| Honda Civic VIII (FD/FK) | Mitsubishi Lancer X | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2005–2011 | 2007–2017 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Power, up to | 140 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque, up to | 174 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 545 mm | 4 570 mm |
| Width | 1 750 mm | 1 760 mm |
| Height | 1 435 mm | 1 490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 700 mm | 2 635 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 59 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 15 075 ₸ | ≈ 15 075 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Honda Civic VIII (FD/FK)
Pros
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- No data
Mitsubishi Lancer X
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine Mitsubishi 4B1x (1.8–2.4): valve cover leak
- Gearbox Jatco JF011E (CVT): pressure valve and pump wear
Engine (Mitsubishi 4B1x (1.8–2.4)): few widespread serious problems; valve cover leak; chain stretch at high mileage.
Gearbox (Jatco JF011E (CVT)): pressure valve and pump wear; belt and pulley wear; overheating when wheels spin.
Which one to choose
- Civic VIII (FD/FK) — if you care more about: wheelbase.
- Lancer X — if you care more about: power, torque, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Civic VIII (FD/FK) or Lancer X?
Civic VIII (FD/FK): up to 140 hp, Lancer X: up to 143 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Civic VIII (FD/FK) — about 15 075 ₸, Lancer X — about 15 075 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.