Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 33 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 670 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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Neon 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: | 4.48 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 9 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 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 |
460 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 90 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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