Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer 2007, but torque is 7 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer 2007. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2007, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer 2007. The Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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