Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2005. 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 manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 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.

With the same engine there are also two other Mitsubishi Carisma versions - with automatic gearbox (Mitsubishi Carisma 2000 1.6 AT), and with automatic gearbox (Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.6 AT) available:
  • Mitsubishi Carisma 2000 1.6 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.9 seconds later (in 15 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
  • Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 1.6 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.9 seconds later (in 15 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.6 technical data

Model: Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. January 
Engine: 1597 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 170 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 137 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 5.7 (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
Gross weight: 1660 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
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
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
Most fuel efficient petrol version

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)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 reviews
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