Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 13 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 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 Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1340 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 378 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Carisma has 82 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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