Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Mitsubishi Colt 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 50 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 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: | 23 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is larger. Mitsubishi Carisma is 60 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 830 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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