Mazda 626 1991 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 626) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Lancer) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 99 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 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: | 4.70 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: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Mazda 626 can be easier 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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