Opel Vectra 2000 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 10 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Despite the higher power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 Opel Vectra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Carisma, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`795 | |
| 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 Opel Vectra, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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