Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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