Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 vs Mazda 626 1991
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 6 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer is 42 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 747 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`045 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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