Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 40 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 13.0 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 420 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 21 000 | |
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