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Mitsubishi Carisma

Mitsubishi Carisma
Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 15 versions of the Mitsubishi Carisma (2000–2004), in the United Kingdom. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2000–2004
Markets
United Kingdom
Engines
1.6 L to 1.9 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
5.5 L/100 km (NEDC)

What is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

The Carisma is a European family car offered as a five-door hatchback and a four-door saloon. Mitsubishi developed it for the European market, and it was built at the NedCar factory in the Netherlands. Its first generation ran from 1995 to 2004.

Engines and power

The Carisma range included petrol and diesel engines. In the UK versions listed from 2000 to 2004, engine sizes run from 1.6 L to 1.9 L. Some petrol versions used Mitsubishi’s GDI direct-injection technology.

How economical is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

The lowest listed UK fuel-consumption figure is 5.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The result depends on the specific version; the figure applies to the range of petrol and diesel models.

Where was the Carisma sold?

Mitsubishi designed the Carisma for Europe. The UK versions listed here span 2000 to 2004. Its hatchback and saloon body styles gave drivers a choice between a practical family shape and a more traditional four-door car.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Carisma have?

It was available as a five-door hatchback and a four-door saloon.

What years did the Carisma generation run?

The first generation ran from 1995 to 2004.

What engine sizes appear in the UK versions?

The listed versions span 1.6 L to 1.9 L, with petrol and diesel options.

What is the lowest listed UK fuel-consumption figure?

It is 5.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

Carisma first generation (1995–2004)

Mitsubishi Carisma first generation
Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: DA · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom · References: en.wikipedia.org, auto-motor-und-sport.de

United Kingdom 15 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–20041.6 Equippe · 1.6 Classic · 1.6 Elegance and 2 more trims1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2003–20041.6 Equippe · 1.6 Elegance · 1.6 Classic and 2 more trims1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2003–20041.9 Mirage · 1.9 Vivo · 1.9 Equippe and 3 more trims1.9 LDiesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2001–20021.6i 5 DOOR · 1.6 CLASSIC · 1.6 EQUIPPE1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2001–20021.6 EQUIPPE1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
20021.6 SE1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2001–20021.8 GDI EQUIPPE 4/5 DOOR · 1.8 GDI SPORT · 1.8 GDI ELEGANCE and 1 more trim1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2001–20021.8 GDI EQUIPPE 4/5 DOOR · 1.8 GDI ELEGANCE · 1.8 GDI MIRAGE1.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
20021.9 Equippe1.9 LDiesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20011.9 TD EQUIPPE1.9 LDiesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20001.6i · 1.6 Classic · 1.6 Equippe1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20001.6 Equippe1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
20001.8 GDI Equippe · 1.8 GDI Sport · 1.8 GDI Elegance1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
20001.8 GDI Equippe · 1.8 GDI Elegance1.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
20001.9 TD Classic · 1.9 TD Equippe1.9 LDiesel5-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.