Car comparison

MG ZT · Facelift 2004 4.6 V8vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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MG ZT · Facelift 2004

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2005
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

265 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    258 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    505 km
    314 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    432 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
260hp194kW
265hp198kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
355Nm262lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,747mm187in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,625mm103in
Front track-
1,515mm60in
Rear track-
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
432L
430L
Max trunk volume
674L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
55L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 has 5 hp more than MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
355 Nm
262 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,445 kg
3,186 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V86.3 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
260 hp
194 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
258 g/km
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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