Volvo S40 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 125 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 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: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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