2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 404 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Carisma | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |