Lexus IS 2002 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 30 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Carisma) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Carisma 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: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 660 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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