4G15T vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+11 points over 4G15T
0 / 100
CAUTION 4G15T Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4G15T
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
76
Years
2005--2012
2004--2020
Displacement
1468 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,200
€300--€700

Character

4G15T

"Colt CZT/Ralliart. MIVEC turbo. Strong for 1.5L. Turbo failure if oil neglected. Head gasket on high-boost tunes. Fun pocket rocket but needs care."

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

4G15T 2

▲ HIGH
Head gasket on tuned cars €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

4G15T 1

Colt Z30 2006--2012

4A91/4A92 2

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