Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 has been produced from January, 1997 to September, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 174 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mitsubishi real everyday fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mitsubishi Carisma fuel consumption.

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 is also Mitsubishi Carisma version with automatic gearbox (Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 1.8 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 12.4 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 technical data

Model: Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1997. January ... 2004. September 
Engine: 1834 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 161 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 174 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 5.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km (31.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 660 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1685 kg

Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 1.8 engine 4G93 GDI DOHC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1834 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 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 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 120 - 150 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 175 - 180 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 23 years
Engine also used on Volvo V40 Volvo S40 Mitsubishi Galant and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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