Opel Vectra 1997 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 15 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1050 litres | |
| 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`795 | |
| 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: | 6.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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