Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 6 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 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`995 | 1`795 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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