Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 98 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 150 NM | 137 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 15 seconds | |
Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, but torque is 13 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Mitsubishi Lancer 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: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`630 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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