Honda Civic 2001 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 31 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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