Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Opel Vectra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is smaller. Mitsubishi Carisma is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Carisma has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`025 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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