Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Hyundai i30 2010
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer and Hyundai i30 have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Lancer torque is 6 NM more than Hyundai i30. Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 29 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer has 60 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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