Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 124 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 174 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 420 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 800 | |
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