Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 4.44 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 33 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 90 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`610 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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