Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma 1997, but torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma 1997. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | 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 1997 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma 1997, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | 660 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma 1997. The Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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