6A13 2.5 V6 vs 4B11

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4B11 ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B11 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
4B11
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
1996--2004
2007--2017
Displacement
2498 cc
1998 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
150 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€0--€0

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."

4B11

"ASX/Lancer/Outlander. Simple, reliable. Chain-driven. No frills, no drama."

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

4B11 0

No documented issues.

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

4B11 46

Space Star A0 2013--present Space Star A00/A05 2013--present Colt Z30 2004--2012 Space Star A00/A05 2013--present Space Star A0 2013--present Colt Z30 2004--2012 Lancer CY/CZ 2008--2017 Colt Z30 2004--2012 Lancer CY/CZ 2008--2017 ASX GA 2010--2023 Lancer CY/CZ 2008--2017 Lancer CY/CZ 2008--2017 Outlander CW 2006--2012 ASX GA 2010--2023 Outlander GF/GG 2012--2021 Outlander GF/GG 2014--2021 Lancer Evo CZ4A 2008--2016 Lancer CY/CZ 2008--2015 Lancer Evo CZ4A 2008--2016 Lancer Evo CZ4A 2009--2014 Outlander GN 2022--present Outlander CW 2006--2012 Outlander GF/GG 2012--2021 Eclipse Cross GK 2021--present Outlander PHEV GN0W 2022--present Outlander PHEV GG2W 2014--2021 Outlander GN 2022--present Eclipse Cross GK 2021--present Eclipse Cross GK 2018--present Eclipse Cross GK 2018--present Outlander CU 2003--2006 Lancer CS 2003--2007 Galant EA 1997--2004 Lancer Evo CT9A 2003--2005 Lancer Evo CT9A 2005--2007 Lancer Evo CT9A 2001--2003 Grandis NA 2004--2011 Outlander CU 2003--2006 Carisma DA 1995--2004 Pajero Pinin H60/H70 1999--2007 Pajero Pinin H60/H70 1999--2007 Outlander GF/GG 2013--2021 Lancer 1.8 MIVEC CY 2007--2017 Sedan Lancer 2.0 MIVEC CY 2007--2017 Sedan Outlander 2.0 MIVEC GF 2012--2021 SUV Outlander PHEV GG 2013--2024 SUV
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