Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have the same engine power, but Subaru Impreza torque is 12 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 13.0 | |
| Subaru Impreza consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 420 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Impreza 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Evolution engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 20 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 28 400 | |
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