Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 8 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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: | 4.46 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 74 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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