Kia Cerato 2004 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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Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive. Kia Cerato engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 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 Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | 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. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Kia Cerato and Mitsubishi Lancer are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Kia Cerato has 49 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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