Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Opel Vectra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Carisma has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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