Nissan Almera 1998 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| 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 | Automatic | |
| 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: | 99 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 1 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 14 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
| Nissan Almera consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Primera | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 34 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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