Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 383 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 137 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 197 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 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 Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 15 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 1200 | |
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