Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 12 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 437 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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