Mitsubishi - Carisma-1.8 16V GDI (122 Hp)

Mitsubishi - Carisma

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 10:40 p.m.

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Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	Carisma
Generation	Carisma
Modification	1.8 16V GDI (122 Hp)
Start Of Production	2001
End Of Production	2003

Performance

The Carisma offers moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.4 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	10.4 sec
Max Speed	200 km/h 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a Sedan model named Carisma, with a body length of 4475 mm (176.18 in), width of 1710 mm (67.32 in), height of 1405 mm (55.31 in) and a wheelbase of 2550 mm (100.39 in). It has 5 seats, 4 doors, with a front and rear track of 1475 mm (58.07 in) and 1470 mm (57.87 in) respectively.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4475 mm 176.18 in.
Width	1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height	1405 mm 55.31 in.
Wheelbase	2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track	1475 mm 58.07 in.
Rear Track	1470 mm 57.87 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Carisma is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 9.2 l/100 km in urban areas, 5.7 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 7 l/100 km combined.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Carisma is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 122 horsepower and 174 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and features a DOHC valvetrain and direct fuel injection. The engine has a compression ratio of 11.6 and a bore and stroke of 81 mm and 89 mm, respectively.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	122 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	66.5 Hp/l
Torque	174 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 128.34 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	4G93
Engine Displacement	1834 cm3 111.92 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke	89 mm 3.5 in.
Compression Ratio	11.6
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Direct injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	3.8 l 4.02 US qt \| 3.34 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / ACEA A3 10W-30, 10W-40 / ACEA A1, ACEA A2, ACEA A3 10W-30, 10W-40 / API SG
Coolant	6.3 l 6.66 US qt \| 5.54 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Coil spring

Brakes

The car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with notable features such as ventilated disc brakes, hydraulic steering, and anti-lock braking system (ABS). The combination of these features suggests a comfortable and reliable driving experience.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Disc
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	195/60 R15

Weight & Capacity

The Carisma is a compact car with a kerb weight of 1215 kg and a maximum weight of 1725 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 460 liters. With a weight-to-power ratio of 10 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7 kg/Nm, it's a well-balanced vehicle.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	10 kg/Hp, 100.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7 kg/Nm, 143.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1215 kg 2678.62 lbs.
Max Weight	1725 kg 3802.97 lbs.
Max Load	510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l 15.85 US gal \| 13.2 UK gal