6A13 2.5 V6 vs 4G13

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4G13 BUY 78/100
+10 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
BUY 4G13 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
4G13
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
1996--2004
1996--2008
Displacement
2498 cc
1298 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
75--82 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€200--€400

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."

4G13

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

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

4G13 1

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

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

4G13 1

Lancer CS 2000--2007
Full 6A13 2.5 V6 Report Full 4G13 Report