2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2008 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50. 2008 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | L 200 | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |