Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 18.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 47 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Carisma has 98 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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