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Mitsubishi eK I Wagon 0.7 i 12V (50 Hp)
Overall Rating
6.3 / 10
I Wagon Overview:
Mitsubishi eK (I Wagon). With 62 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.75 l/100km). Weighing only 790 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.7 i 12V (50 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 50 Hp 0.7L engine provides minimal power, suitable only for relaxed city driving and short commutes. Highway performance will be significantly limited.
Fuel Economy
With an urban consumption of 5.75 l/100 km, this engine offers excellent fuel efficiency, making it very economical for daily city use.
Best Use Case:
City
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy for urban driving.
- • Extremely compact and easy to maneuver in tight city spaces.
- • Practical interior packaging for its small footprint.
- • Generally reliable for a Japanese kei car.
Cons:
- • Very limited power, unsuitable for highway speeds or heavy loads.
- • Basic interior features and materials.
- • Minimal safety features compared to modern vehicles.
- • Limited availability outside of the Japanese market.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | eK |
| Generation: | I Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 i 12V (50 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 2001 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 62 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 657 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 65 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.75 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.8 kg/Hp, 63.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12.7 kg/Nm, 78.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 790 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 30 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1550 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1300 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1295 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/65 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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