4G15T vs 4B12

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4B12 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+7 points over 4G15T
0 / 100
CAUTION 4G15T Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4G15T
4B12
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
72
Years
2005--2012
2007--2020
Displacement
1468 cc
2360 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150 hp
168--170 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,200
€400--€800

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."

4B12

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

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

4B12 1

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

Models

4G15T 1

Colt Z30 2006--2012

4B12 3

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