2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (156 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Fox.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Carisma | Fox |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |