Mitsubishi Lancer 1994
Good dynamics at small engine
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This generation of Mitsubishi Lancer has been produced from January, 1994 to March, 1996. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Mitsubishi is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and power of from 75 to 140 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 68 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 (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7 to 7.9 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 petrol engine version is Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3i, consuming 7 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mitsubishi Lancer real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 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.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.6 seconds has Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 GTi version, conversely the tardiest one is Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 D reaching this speed only in 16.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 210 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 140 hp version (Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 GTi).
Lenght of Mitsubishi Lancer is 428 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Mitsubishi Lancer is about 14 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Toyota Corolla sedan. Mitsubishi Lancer gross weight is from 1000 to 1045 kg (depending on modification).
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 1994 1.3i
Oct 1994 — Mar 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.3 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.6i | 1.6 Petrol | 113 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.6i
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.6 Petrol | 113 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 1.8 GTi
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 2.0 D | 2.0 Diesel | 68 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Mitsubishi Lancer reviews
Total 13 Mitsubishi Lancer owner reviews
Find below reviews about other generations of Mitsubishi Lancer.
Purchase year: | 2004 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (12 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 310 € (~ 25 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good dynamics at small engine
Cons: A little noisy compartment
Purchase year: | 2009 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 255`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 23 € (~ 2 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 6 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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Total cost of repairs: | 200 € (~ 22 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 14 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 50 € (~ 25 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2006 (age of car 2 years) | Owned for: | 190`000 kilometers (10 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 500 € (~ 50 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2005 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 130`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good quality, repairs made as an annual maintenance; never something broken between maintenance intervals
Cons: High fuel consumption; on 8-9 year rust appeared on bodywork
Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 2 years) | Owned for: | 120`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 650 € (~ 72 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A highly durable, reliable.
Cons: As a city car, it is not very economical, loudy onto highway. After 7th year starts intensively to rust.
Purchase year: | 2016 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 19`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2007 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 185`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 450 € (~ 50 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2007 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 150`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 260`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 950 € (~ 118 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economic, good controllability, good visibility, sufficient economic - up to 130 km / h, outside city of not more than 6 l / 100 km
Cons: Loud at speeds above 100 km/h
Purchase year: | 2020 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 30`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 11.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 270 € (~ 90 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfort, dynamic behaviour, good power, reliability, design, fuel economy on the road
Cons: A bit big for the city, slightly high fuel consumption in the city. Luggage compartment fair.
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 6 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Wanted something with sporty appearance, not too expensive.
Cons: Could be better sound insulation.