Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.4 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 |
no data | 1400 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| 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`775 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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