Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Subaru Impreza 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 4 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer is 11 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 401 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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