Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 19 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
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`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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