FSO Polonez Caro (1991 – 2002) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Combi (1992 – 2001): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Combi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 114 hp against 103 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,111 kg.
| Specification |
FSO
Polonez Caro
1991 – 2002
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Combi
1992 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 2002 | 1992 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 103 hp | 68 – 113 hp |
| Torque | 114 – 129 Nm | 123 – 137 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 19.7 s | 10.2 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 159 km/h | 154 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.2 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,689 – 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,499 – 2,500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,111 – 1,116 kg | 1,050 – 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.