Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma and Volvo S40 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Carisma could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Carisma and Volvo S40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, 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 | high | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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