Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 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: | 135 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 10 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.7 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 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Lancer engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | 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 Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 430 litres | |
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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`685 | |
| 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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