Mazda 3 2004 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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