Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 4 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 82 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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