Mitsubishi - Carisma Hatchback-1.9 TD (90 Hp)

Mitsubishi - Carisma Hatchback

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

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Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	Carisma
Generation	Carisma Hatchback
Modification	1.9 TD (90 Hp)
Start Of Production	1996
End Of Production	2000

Performance

The Carisma offers moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.2 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h.

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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	13.2 sec
Max Speed	180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Carisma is a compact hatchback with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 5 doors. It measures 4445 mm in length, 1710 mm in width, and 1405 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2550 mm. Its front and rear tracks measure 1455 mm and 1475 mm respectively.

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Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	5
Length	4445 mm 175 in.
Width	1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height	1405 mm 55.31 in.
Wheelbase	2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track	1455 mm 57.28 in.
Rear Track	1475 mm 58.07 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Carisma is a diesel-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency, boasting a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.

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Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban	8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg 58.85 UK mpg 20.83 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a Carisma model with an internal combustion engine, having a power output of 90 Hp and a displacement of 1870 cm3. The engine is a 4-cylinder inline configuration, with a turbocharger and a diesel fuel injection system. It has a front, transverse engine layout and a manual transmission with 5 gears, driving the front wheels. The car has a spring strut front suspension and a coil spring rear suspension.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	90 Hp @ 4250 rpm.
Power Per Litre	48.1 Hp/l
Torque	176 Nm @ 2250 rpm. 129.81 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	F8QT
Engine Displacement	1870 cm3 114.11 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke	93 mm 3.66 in.
Compression Ratio	20.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharger
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	5.1 l 5.39 US qt \| 4.49 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-40, 10W-40 / ACEA B2, ACEA B3
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 Carisma is a well-equipped car with ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. The car has a hydraulic steering system and 175/65 R14 tires.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	175/65 R14

Weight & Capacity

The Carisma is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.8 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1150 kg and a maximum weight of 1675 kg. The trunk boot space is 430-660 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 60 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	12.8 kg/Hp, 78.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	6.5 kg/Nm, 153 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1150 kg 2535.32 lbs.
Max Weight	1675 kg 3692.74 lbs.
Max Load	525 kg 1157.43 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	430 l 15.19 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	660 l 23.31 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l 15.85 US gal \| 13.2 UK gal