Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 145 NM | 137 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 10 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | 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. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`660 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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