Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 143 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer 2004, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer 2004. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 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: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2004, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2004. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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