6A13 2.5 V6 vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+8 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
76
Years
1996--2004
2004--2020
Displacement
2498 cc
1590 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€300--€700

Character

6A13 2.5 V6

"Galant/Legnum/Sigma. NA (163hp) and twin-turbo (200hp). Timing belt. Cam seal leaks. Intake manifold gasket. NA version reliable. Twin-turbo rare in Europe and complex. Decent old V6."

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

6A13 2.5 V6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt V6 (interference) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Cam seal / intake manifold gasket leaks €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004
Full 6A13 2.5 V6 Report Full 4A91/4A92 Report