Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Subaru Impreza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 7 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 8 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 401 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer has 29 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
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