Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma is 33 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1184 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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