Mazda 626 1997 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 10 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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