Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is smaller. Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
460 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Carisma has 60 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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