Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 635 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 140 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 755 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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