Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
| By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 7 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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