Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 265 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 115 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 153 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 420 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus 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 | 420'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 46 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 6000 | |
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