Mitsubishi Lancer 1996
This generation of Mitsubishi Lancer has been produced from March, 1996 to July, 2001. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Mitsubishi is available with one petrol engine with displacement 1.3 litres and power of 75 HP. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (1 version), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.9 to 8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 petrol engine version is Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i, consuming 6.9 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mitsubishi Lancer real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mitsubishi Lancer modification.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 CO2 emissions are from 161 to 188 grams per kilometer. Mitsubishi Lancer version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i, which produces 161 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 12.5 seconds has Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i version, Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i is slower and reaching this speed only in 15.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 170 km/h for the 1.3 petrol 75 hp version (Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i).
Lenght of Mitsubishi Lancer is 430 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Mitsubishi Lancer is about 16 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo sedan, but 4 cm shorter than Toyota Corolla sedan. Mitsubishi Lancer gross weight is 1050 kg, which is about 30 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
Below you will find more detailed information about Mitsubishi Lancer prices and costs.
Mitsubishi Lancer modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 1.3i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds |
1.3 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1996 1.3i Mar 1996 — Jan 2001 | 1.3 Petrol | 75 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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