Mitsubishi Expander vs. Toyota Sienta - Images/Specs comparo

25/07/2017 - 11:39 | ,   | Sagar Parikh

Mitsubishi unveiled its next-gen MPV in Indonesia yesterday, which, as per reports, is the 'Mitsubishi Expander'. Here's how it compares with its Japanese rival Toyota Sienta on paper.

Mitsubishi Expander vs. Toyota Sienta front three quarters
The Mitsubishi Expander, conforming to the industry trend, has an SUV-like design. The Toyota Sienta, on the other hand, has the looks of a monovolume vehicle.

The Mitsubishi Expander, conforming to the industry trend, has an SUV-like design. It evolves from the Mitsubishi XM concept and features the brand's "Dynamic Shield" face with the headlamps and the grille layout forming an X shape design. The Toyota Sienta looks like a proper MPV, and it has a design unique to itself. It looks more funky and youthful, as opposed to the Mitsubishi Expander which has a rather bold and serious appearance.

The Mitsubishi Expander measures 4,475 mm in length, 1,750 mm in width and 1,700 mm in height. It offers a ground clearance of 205 mm. The Toyota Sienta is 4,235 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,695 mm tall. With a ground clearance of 170 mm, it rides lower like a sedan. The Mitsubishi offering has a much bigger overall footprint, which should translate to a roomier cabin. The higher ground clearance gives it an advantage on rough roads.

The Mitsubishi Expander and Toyota Sienta both are front-wheel drive MPVs. The Expander is powered by a 1.5-litre MIVEC four-cylinder petrol engine. Transmission choices include 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. The Sienta is powered by 2NR-FE 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and 14.3 kg.m (140.24 Nm) of torque at 4,200 rpm. Toyota offers the Sienta with a 6-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission.

Mitsubishi Expander vs. Toyota Sienta rear three quarters
In line with its SUV-like character, the Expander offers a ground clearance of 205 mm, which is 35 mm higher than that of the Sienta.

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The Toyota Sienta is priced from IDR 233,200,000-298,200,000 (INR 11,26,358.35-14,40,309.00). The Mitsubishi Expander is expected to have a pricing of about IDR 189,000,000-246,000,000 (INR 9,12,871.51-11,88,181.97).

Mitsubishi Expander vs. Toyota Sienta - Specifications

Specifications
Mitsubishi Expander
Toyota Sienta
Length4,475 mm4,235 mm
Width1,750 mm1,695 mm
Height1,700 mm1,695 mm
WheelbaseTBA2,750 mm
Ground Clearance205 mm170 mm
Engine1.5-litre MIVEC (petrol)1.5-litre Dual VVT-i (petrol)
Engine Maximum OutputTBA107 PS at 6,000 rpm
Engine Maximum TorqueTBA14.3 kg.m (140.24 Nm)

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