Volvo S60 2004 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 800 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | 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. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S60 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 S60 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger, but lower. Volvo S60 is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S60 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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