Rover 45 1999 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 45) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Lancer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 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: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Rover 45 is larger, but lower. Rover 45 is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Rover 45 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Rover 45 has more luggage capacity. Rover 45 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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