Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Opel Vectra 1996
| 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 | 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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 Opel Vectra 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma and Opel Vectra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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