Volvo S40 2000 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 and Mitsubishi Carisma have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| Volvo S40 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Carisma has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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