Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Suzuki Liana) 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 chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 19 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 57 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.4 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Liana consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 310'000 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 Suzuki Liana engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Liana 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: | 4.23 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 34 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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