Mitsubishi Pajero 1994 vs Land Rover Defender 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 292 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 3 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, but torque is 8 NM less than Land Rover Defender. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 10.8 | |
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The Land Rover Defender is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 2.08 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 10 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1080 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6600 | |
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