Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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