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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Almera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Lancer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 60 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera 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: | 380'000 km | 520'000 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: | 10 years | 45 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
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`630 | 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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