Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.54 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`850 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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