Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| 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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 8 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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 Vectra 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`715 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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