Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 vs Ford Focus 2001
| 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 383 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 150 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| 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 | 480'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| 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 | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 29 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1210 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 80 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.1 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 800 | |
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