Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 25 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 23 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is smaller. Mitsubishi Carisma is 15 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
430 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Galant (by 970 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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