Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 10 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 18 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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