Kia Sephia 1998 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sephia is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sephia engine produces 36 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Sephia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Clarus | Used also on Mitsubishi Colt | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sephia 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: | 4.43 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Kia Sephia is larger. Kia Sephia is 13 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sephia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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