Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 90 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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