2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 918 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Carisma | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |