Mazda 626 1992 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 1994
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 810 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 20 years | 11 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: | 4.70 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 42 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | no data | |
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