6A13 2.5 V6 vs 6G74

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
6G74 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6G74 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
6G74
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
1996--2004
1997--2006
Displacement
2498 cc
3497 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
203 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€300--€800

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."

6G74

"Pajero. GDI direct injection on later variants (problematic). NA MPFI version more reliable. Timing belt. Oil consumption. Adequate torque for Pajero."

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

6G74 1

● MODERATE
GDI carbon buildup (DI variants) €300--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

6G74 1

Pajero V60/V70 2000--2006
Full 6A13 2.5 V6 Report Full 6G74 Report