Subaru Impreza 2002 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 373 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 15 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 13.0 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 380 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.40 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 5 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 35 800 | |
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