Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.54 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 50 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 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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