Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| 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 chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 460'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | 1184 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 724 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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