Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 8 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 6 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.35 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 13 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Liana is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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