After driving Hyundai Elantra for 6 years, I'll do a simple comparison interms of the interior or what I have noticed.

Auto headlight off
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - Yes

Dimmer center light when closing the door
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - Yes

Electrical still working for few minutes after the engine is turn off (to wind up the window, etc)
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - Not tested

Red safety light at the door, provide visibility when doors are open
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Backlit for all the power windows - front/back, driver side 4 power windows nicely lighted
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Compartments (sunglasses, coin box, card holder, etc)
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Additional 2 cups holder at the back (4 at the back)
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Safety triangle at the boot
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Good soundproving/ NVH (rainy days, motorcycles, etc)
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - No

Engine noice front the inside
Elantra - low
Lancer - high

Airbag/ABS/EBD
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - Yes

Look
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

Performance
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

For:
Electrical still working for few minutes after the engine is turn off (to wind up the window, etc)
Elantra - Yes
Lancer - Yes

You can wind up the windows after ignition is off. I think 20 seconds or something.

Haiyah....why still compare with ur old Elantra....no point lah.....

Made and assembled in Japan
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

2.0 Liter CVT engine
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

Flexible air cond vent to ensure adequate air flow in all direction
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

Paddle Shifters
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

Second Hand value
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes (relative)

Front strut bar for stability
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes

RISE body
Elantra - No
Lancer -Yes

Steering audio control
Elantra - No
Lancer - Yes


Bro, we forgive Elantra. We praise Lancer.

Bro, I've only driven the Lancer for a week, then suddenly found a lot of things missing from the car, cannot put my old stuff in a more organize way mah...

Anyway,
Elantra - Gone/Sold
Lancer - Enjoy!

I love my Lancer and really enjoy it...

u still can wind up the window for 30 second after the ignition is off provided car door remain closed, as once it's open all circuit broken so no power...

That's the way bro! ENJOY!

2 more things missing from the car.

- Clove compartment light
- Radio didn't show the Info

because radio is to listen, more info there n u start c there more than road... danger.... :)