4B12 vs 4G13

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4G13 BUY 78/100
+6 points over 4B12
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
BUY 4G13 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4B12
4G13
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2007--2020
1996--2008
Displacement
2360 cc
1298 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
168--170 hp
75--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€200--€400

Character

4B12

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

4G13

"Colt/Lancer. Simple OHC. Timing belt. Reliable city car engine. Low maintenance. Oil consumption at high mileage. Nothing exciting but dependable."

Issues Comparison

4B12 1

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

4G13 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

4B12 3

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

4G13 1

Lancer CS 2000--2007
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