Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 200 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 130 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 2000 | |
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