Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 140 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 181 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.6 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 420 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 660 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 800 | |
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