Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 98 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 42 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Lancer and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer has 40 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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