Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 240 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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