2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carisma | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
