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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 4 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, but torque is 6 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 44 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 430 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 715 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): | 1`465 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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