2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Carisma | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |