4G13 vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4G13 BUY 78/100
+2 points over 4A91/4A92
0 / 100
BUY 4G13 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4G13
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
76
Years
1996--2008
2004--2020
Displacement
1298 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--82 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€300--€700

Character

4G13

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

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."

Issues Comparison

4G13 1

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

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

4G13 1

Lancer CS 2000--2007

4A91/4A92 2

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