Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 8 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`005 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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