Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 47 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| 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 Mazda Xedos 6 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.36 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Carisma has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. The Mazda Xedos 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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