Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 36 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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