The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
90 HP
101 HP
Torque:
137 NM
145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
14.3 seconds
12.5 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
8.4
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
850 km on highway
Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.44 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.44 m
Mitsubishi Carisma is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
460 litres
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Turning diameter:
10.4 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better
