Mitsubishi Carisma 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Carisma torque is 8 NM less than Ford Focus. Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
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: | 15 years | 6 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. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Carisma is 31 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 80 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 60 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 Ford Focus, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`590 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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