Mitsubishi Endeavor

Mitsubishi Endeavor: Which Version to Buy and Why

The Mitsubishi Endeavor choice comes down to three decisions: 218 hp or 228 hp, FWD or AWD, and the original SUV or its restyled form. Every listed version is named 3.8 AT and uses a 3,828 cc Gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder engine without boost, paired with a 4-speed Automatic gearbox. The original generation ran from 2003 to 2006, while its restyling covered 2006 to 2011.

The Mitsubishi Endeavor choice comes down to three decisions: 218 hp or 228 hp, FWD or AWD, and the original SUV or its restyled form. Every listed version is named 3.8 AT and uses a 3,828 cc Gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder engine without boost, paired with a 4-speed Automatic gearbox. The original generation ran from 2003 to 2006, while its restyling covered 2006 to 2011. Buyers prioritizing lower kerb weight should focus on FWD; those wanting AWD can choose it without sacrificing listed engine output. The 228 hp versions offer 10 hp more than the 218 hp alternatives, although the available data does not show an acceleration advantage for them.

Mitsubishi Endeavor generations: what changed?

The Mitsubishi Endeavor has one generation presented in two production phases, not two mechanically unrelated generations. The original 1 generation was produced from 2003 to 2006 as an SUV 5-doors and contains four listed versions. Its 3.8 AT alternatives combine either 218 hp and 339 Nm or 228 hp and 345 Nm with FWD or AWD.

The 1 generation, restyling 1 ran from 2006 to 2011, retained the SUV 5-doors body, and also contains four listed versions. Its 3.8 AT alternatives produce either 218 hp or 228 hp. All four have 339 Nm, so the restyled 228 hp engine has 6 Nm less than the original 228 hp specification. The listed fuel grade also changes from 95 in the original 218 hp versions to 92 throughout the restyled range. Fuel grade for the original 228 hp versions is not measured.

Mitsubishi Endeavor engine and specs comparison

All versions share the same 3,828 cc displacement, V-shaped 6-cylinder layout, four valves per cylinder, distributed injection (multi-point), compression ratio of 10, and naturally aspirated specification recorded as No boost. Peak power arrives at 5,000 rpm and peak torque at 3,750 rpm in every listed version.

Displacement is identical, so output per litre distinguishes the engines. The 218 hp 3.8 AT produces about 56.9 hp per litre, while the 228 hp 3.8 AT reaches about 59.6 hp per litre. Choosing 228 hp therefore adds 10 hp, approximately 2.6 hp per litre. In the original phase it also adds 6 Nm; after restyling, both outputs have the same 339 Nm.

Mitsubishi Endeavor performance and mpg

The original 218 hp 3.8 AT with FWD accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and reaches 180 km/h. Its measured consumption is 13.9 l/100 km in the city, 10.2 l/100 km on the highway, and 12.4 l/100 km combined.

The original 218 hp 3.8 AT with AWD takes 9.5 seconds from 0–100 km/h and also reaches 180 km/h. Consumption is 13.9 l/100 km in the city, 11.2 l/100 km on the highway, and 12.5 l/100 km combined. Compared with FWD, AWD is 0.1 second slower to 100 km/h, uses the same city figure, consumes 1.0 l/100 km more on the highway, and adds 0.1 l/100 km to the combined result.

For the original 228 hp 3.8 AT in both FWD and AWD forms, 0–100 km/h acceleration and city, highway, and combined consumption are not measured. Top speed is 185 km/h, which is 5 km/h higher than the 218 hp versions.

In the restyled range, both 218 hp 3.8 AT versions record 9.4 seconds from 0–100 km/h and 180 km/h, whether equipped with FWD or AWD. City, highway, and combined fuel consumption are not measured. For both restyled 228 hp 3.8 AT versions, acceleration and all three consumption figures are not measured; top speed is 185 km/h.

Mitsubishi Endeavor dimensions, weight, and clearance

Exterior length, width, and height are not measured in the supplied specifications. Wheel sizes are also not measured for every 3.8 AT version. All versions have an 81-litre fuel tank and independent, spring suspension at both ends.

The original 218 hp FWD 3.8 AT weighs 1,795 kg, has a gross weight that is not measured, and provides 211 mm of ground clearance. Its AWD counterpart weighs 1,920 kg, making AWD 125 kg heavier; gross weight is not measured, and clearance remains 211 mm.

The original 228 hp FWD 3.8 AT has a 1,795 kg kerb weight and 2,290 kg gross weight, while ground clearance is not measured. The original 228 hp AWD 3.8 AT weighs 1,900 kg and has a 2,380 kg gross weight; clearance is not measured. Here, AWD adds 105 kg of kerb weight and 90 kg of gross weight.

The restyled 218 hp FWD and AWD 3.8 AT versions are both listed at 1,795 kg, with 211 mm of clearance; gross weight is not measured. The restyled 228 hp FWD 3.8 AT also weighs 1,795 kg, while the 228 hp AWD version weighs 1,900 kg, a difference of 105 kg. Both have 211 mm of clearance, and gross weight is not measured.

Weight per horsepower favors the lighter 228 hp FWD versions. At 1,795 kg and 228 hp, they carry about 7.9 kg per horsepower. The 1,795 kg, 218 hp FWD specification carries about 8.2 kg per horsepower. The original 218 hp AWD version has the highest ratio at about 8.8 kg per horsepower, while the 1,900 kg, 228 hp AWD versions are about 8.3 kg per horsepower.

Mitsubishi Endeavor reliability and common problems

Reliability, service history, transmission problems, air-conditioning faults, oil type, oil capacity, and other common problems are not measured in the supplied data. The figures therefore cannot identify a best year for reliability or confirm whether one production phase is less troublesome. A used-car decision should not treat engine output, kerb weight, or fuel consumption as evidence of mechanical condition.

Which Mitsubishi Endeavor version should you buy?

For the strongest output with the least listed mass, choose a 3.8 AT, 228 hp FWD. In either production phase it combines 228 hp with a 1,795 kg kerb weight, delivering the range’s best listed weight-per-horsepower ratio. The original version also supplies 345 Nm and a 185 km/h top speed, but its fuel grade, acceleration, consumption, and clearance are not measured. The restyled version uses 92 fuel and has 211 mm of clearance, although it produces 339 Nm and its acceleration and consumption remain not measured.

For AWD with the best power-to-weight balance, choose a 3.8 AT, 228 hp AWD. Both phases list 1,900 kg and 228 hp, versus 1,920 kg and 218 hp for the original 218 hp AWD version. The 228 hp AWD choice is therefore 20 kg lighter and 10 hp stronger than that original 218 hp AWD alternative. Its measured top speed is also 5 km/h higher, though comparable acceleration and consumption are not measured.

For buyers who want the most complete fuel-economy evidence, the original 3.8 AT, 218 hp FWD is the clearest choice. It is the only version with a full measured city, highway, and combined set while also having the lower highway and combined figures within the directly comparable original 218 hp pair. Against AWD, it saves 125 kg, 1.0 l/100 km on the highway, and 0.1 l/100 km combined.

The restyled 3.8 AT, 218 hp AWD is the option for buyers who require AWD but do not need the higher top speed of the 228 hp engine. Its listed 0–100 km/h time matches the restyled FWD version at 9.4 seconds, and both use 92 fuel. However, consumption is not measured, so no economy advantage can be claimed.

There is no price data, so the extra money required for AWD or 228 hp—and whether it is worthwhile—is not measured. Numerically, 228 hp buys 10 additional horsepower and 5 km/h more top speed. AWD buys a different drive system but can add as much as 125 kg in the directly comparable original 218 hp versions. On the available evidence, the 228 hp FWD 3.8 AT is the performance-led selection, while the original 218 hp FWD 3.8 AT is the evidence-led economy choice.