Mazda Xedos 6 1992 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: | 147 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 8 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 6 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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