Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 140 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 40 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.2 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 2400 | |
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