6G72 vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over 6G72
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6G72 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6G72
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
1990--2006
2004--2020
Displacement
2972 cc
1590 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--220 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€300--€700

Character

6G72

"Pajero/3000GT. SOHC or DOHC. Timing belt. Twin-turbo 3000GT variant complex. NA version very reliable. Oil leaks. Head gasket on turbo variant. Long-lived with care."

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

6G72 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt V6 €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

6G72 2

Pajero/Montero V80/V90 2006--2021 Pajero V80/V90 2006--2021

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004
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