4A91/4A92 vs 4B12

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over 4B12
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4A91/4A92
4B12
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
76
72
Years
2004--2020
2007--2020
Displacement
1590 cc
2360 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
109--117 hp
168--170 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€400--€800

Character

4A91/4A92

"Colt/ASX/Lancer. MIVEC variable valve timing. Chain driven. Simple and reliable. Oil consumption at high mileage. Timing chain tensioner check at 150k+ km. Adequate performance."

4B12

"Outlander/ASX 2.4. Bigger bore 4B11. Adequate SUV power. Chain-driven. No major issues known."

Issues Comparison

4A91/4A92 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 km

4B12 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain €400--€800 150,000 km--∞

Models

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004

4B12 3

Galant EA 1997--2004 Outlander GF/GG 2013--2021 Outlander 2.4 MIVEC GF 2012--2021 SUV
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