6A13 2.5 V6 vs 6G75

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
6G75 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6G75 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
6G75
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
1996--2004
2006--2020
Displacement
2498 cc
3828 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
250 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€400--€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."

6G75

"Pajero/Outlander. MIVEC variable timing. Timing belt (interference). Last big Mitsubishi V6. Oil consumption. Smooth power delivery. Reliable with belt maintenance."

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

6G75 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

6G75 1

Pajero V80/V90 2006--2013
Full 6A13 2.5 V6 Report Full 6G75 Report