4G15T vs 4G13

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4G13 BUY 78/100
+13 points over 4G15T
0 / 100
CAUTION 4G15T Mitsubishi
0 / 100
BUY 4G13 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4G15T
4G13
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2005--2012
1996--2008
Displacement
1468 cc
1298 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150 hp
75--82 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,200
€200--€400

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."

4G13

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

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

4G13 1

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

Models

4G15T 1

Colt Z30 2006--2012

4G13 1

Lancer CS 2000--2007
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