Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.7 | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Space Star | 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: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 437 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 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: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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