Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 372.6 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 165 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 202.6 NM more than Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 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 | 440'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| 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: | 4.35 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 23 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 502 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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