Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 30 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 890 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Carisma) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Carisma 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Carisma has 120 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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