Volvo S40 1995 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1995

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Volvo S40
1995 - 2000
Mitsubishi Carisma
1995 - 2005
Body: SedanHatchback
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 1.91.6 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 90 - 200 HP90 - 140 HP
Torque: 143 - 300 NM137 - 265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 13 seconds9.2 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 9.75.4 - 8.3
Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mitsubishi Carisma. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.48 m
Width: 1.72 m1.71 m
Height: 1.41 m1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
853 litres1150 litres
Volvo S40 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 297 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`756~ 1`696
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 600800
Rating in user reviews: 7.1/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mitsubishi Carisma has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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