Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 3 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 26 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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