OM639 1.5d vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+14 points over OM639 1.5d
0 / 100
CAUTION OM639 1.5d Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

OM639 1.5d
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
76
Years
2004--2012
2004--2020
Displacement
1493 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--95 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€300--€700

Character

OM639 1.5d

"Colt VI. Smart/Mitsubishi joint diesel. 3-cylinder. DPF on higher output. Turbo failure on 95hp version. Swirl flap. Not widely understood by general mechanics."

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

OM639 1.5d 1

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure (95hp version) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

OM639 1.5d 2

Colt Z30 2004--2012 Colt Z30 2004--2008

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004
Full OM639 1.5d Report Full 4A91/4A92 Report