Honda Civic 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 42 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Lancer are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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