Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 vs Volvo S40 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma and Volvo S40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Carisma has 41 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`770 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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