Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Signum. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is smaller. Mitsubishi Carisma is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Signum, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Carisma has 65 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. The Opel Signum 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 Opel Signum (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Signum, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Signum, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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