Mitsubishi Lancer 1994 vs Mazda 626 1994
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Lancer engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 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`020 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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