Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 25 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 780 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. | |||
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 (BMW 3 series) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is larger. Mitsubishi Carisma is 27 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Carisma (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`675 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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