Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Kia Shuma 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Shuma, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Kia Shuma. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 530 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | Used also on Kia Sephia | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma and Kia Shuma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 780 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 102 litres more trunk space than the Kia Shuma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Shuma (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Shuma, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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