Audi A4 1995 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 24 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 430 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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