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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 3 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 1 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Despite less power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 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: | 25 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
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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