Volvo S40 2002 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Lancer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 17 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and Mitsubishi Lancer are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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