Mitsubishi Carisma 2000 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 165 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 218 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 8.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 13.0 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 420 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is smaller. Mitsubishi Carisma is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 28 400 | |
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