Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 28 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 50 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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