Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 vs Honda Civic 1996

 
Mitsubishi Carisma
1995 - 2000
Honda Civic
1996 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 116 HP160 HP
Torque: 162 NM153 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds8.1 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 44 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 9 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.18.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km8.4 l/100km
By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway650 km on highway
670 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption
Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.46 m
Width: 1.71 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
460 litresno data
Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Carisma has 125 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6601`690
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Carisma has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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