Kia Shuma 1998 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 37 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Shuma consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Shuma could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Shuma consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Shuma and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 660 litres | |
| Kia Shuma has 102 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Shuma (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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