Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 has been produced from January, 2000 to September, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 137 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km (12 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
Mitsubishi Carisma safety
During safety testing Mitsubishi Carisma has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mitsubishi Carisma is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Mitsubishi Carisma got two stars.
- Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 1.6 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.9 seconds faster (in 12.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km
- Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.6 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.9 seconds faster (in 12.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 technical data
Model: | Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2000. January ... 2003. September | ||
Engine: | 1597 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 196 g/km |
Power: | 100 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 137 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 (combined) 11.9 (urban) 6.3 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.48m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.40m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1715 kg |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 engine 4G92P MPI SOHC
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1597 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 77.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) |
Power | 94 - 113 HP ON 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 - 137 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
Engine also used on | Mitsubishi Lancer |
All Mitsubishi Carisma hatchback [1995 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 1.6 Jan 1996 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 1.6 Jan 1996 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 1.6
Jan 1997 — Jan 2003 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.6 Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2000 1.6 Jan 2000 — Sep 2003 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.6 Jan 2003 — Feb 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 1.8 16V
Jan 1996 — Dec 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 1.8 16V Jan 1996 — Dec 2000 | 1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 1.8
Jan 1997 — Sep 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 1.8 Jan 1997 — Sep 2004 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 16V
Jan 1995 — Dec 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1996 1.9 TD
Jan 1996 — Dec 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 DI-D Oct 2001 — Sep 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 102 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.9 DI-D Jan 2003 — Sep 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 102 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 DI-D HP
Oct 2001 — Feb 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |