Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 450 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 50 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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