Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | no data | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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