Kia Shuma 1998 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Shuma) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Carisma) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 265 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 27 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 130 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 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Shuma consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Shuma consumes 3.3 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 | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 1050 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (by 270 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`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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