Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 23 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1190 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 55 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. 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: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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