Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1150 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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