KGM Korando (1997 – 2007) vs Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The KGM Korando is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 203 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 10.0 s. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 171 km/h. The KGM Korando uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,740 kg against 1,790 kg. The KGM Korando dates from 1997 – 2007, the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors from 1999 – 2003.
| Specification |
KGM
Korando
1997 – 2007
|
Mitsubishi
Pajero 3 Doors
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2007 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 220 hp | 99 – 202 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 306 Nm | 240 – 373 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 25.0 s | 10.0 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 130 – 171 km/h | 150 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 14.9 L/100 km | 9.5 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,331 mm | 4,260 – 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,839 – 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,839 – 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,740 – 1,840 kg | 1,790 – 1,895 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.