2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 3 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Carisma | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |