Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.4 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
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