Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 68 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| 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: | 4.35 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.49 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 22 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 363 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 37 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2800 | |
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