Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Volvo S40 2004
| 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer has 26 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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