Volvo V40 1997 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 25 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1000 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine | |||
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 V40 and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | no data | |
| Volvo V40 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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