Mitsubishi Chariot

Mitsubishi Chariot: which generation to start from

Arithmetic across generations, using the lightest measured kerb in each: 1 generation 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT 1090 kg; 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD 1370 kg (+280 kg); 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD 1570 kg (+200 kg versus 2 generation, +480 kg versus 1 generation). The tank grows 50 → 60 → 63 l. Peak listed power grows 100 → 230 → 215 hp: 3 generation is not the power peak of the Mitsubishi Chariot.

1 generation (1983-02-01 to 1991-04-30) is three Compact Van versions, all Gasoline, Carburetor, No boost, 4 cylinders Inline. Peak power is 100 hp. The tank is 50 l. Ground clearance is 150 mm on the 1.8 AT and 1.8 MT, and 200 mm on the 2.0 MT 100 hp AWD. 0–100 km/h, top speed, city/highway/mixed consumption, CO2, eco class, and wheel size are not measured on all three.

2 generation (1991-05-01 to 1997-09-30) is 17 Compact Van versions (12 shown in this dataset). Power spans 88 hp Diesel Turbo to 230 hp Gasoline Turbo. The tank is 60 l. Ground clearance is 160 mm on every shown version. This is the only generation with Diesel, the only generation with Turbo Gasoline, and the only generation with a measured 0–100 km/h under 9 s.

3 generation (1997-01-01 to 2003-12-31) is 8 Compact Van versions, all Gasoline, No boost. Power spans 150–215 hp. The tank is 63 l. Ground clearance is 155 mm where measured (not measured on the 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD). This is the only generation with a 6-cylinder V-shaped engine and the only generation with Direct injection (direct) as the typical feed.

Arithmetic across generations, using the lightest measured kerb in each: 1 generation 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT 1090 kg; 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD 1370 kg (+280 kg); 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD 1570 kg (+200 kg versus 2 generation, +480 kg versus 1 generation). The tank grows 50 → 60 → 63 l. Peak listed power grows 100 → 230 → 215 hp: 3 generation is not the power peak of the Mitsubishi Chariot.

Specs table: every version in the data

Distinguish same names by power, drive, injection, and fuel. English labels are taken from the data as written.

Five 2 generation versions exist in the count of 17 but are not shown in this dataset; they are not measured here.

Power per litre and kg per horsepower

Specific output (hp ÷ displacement in litres):

• 2.0 MT 230 hp Turbo AWD, 2 generation: 230 / 1.997 = 115.2 hp/l
• 2.0 AT 220 hp Turbo AWD, 2 generation: 220 / 1.997 = 110.2 hp/l
• 3.0 AT 215 hp, 3 generation: 215 / 2.972 = 72.3 hp/l
• 2.4 AT 165 hp, 3 generation: 165 / 2.350 = 70.2 hp/l
• 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 135 hp, 2 generation: 135 / 1.997 = 67.6 hp/l
• 2.4 MT 150 hp, 3 generation: 150 / 2.350 = 63.8 hp/l
• 2.4 MT 145 hp, 2 generation: 145 / 2.351 = 61.7 hp/l
• 2.0 MT 100 hp, 1 generation: 100 / 1.995 = 50.1 hp/l
• 1.8 AT / 1.8 MT 85 hp, 1 generation: 85 / 1.755 = 48.4 hp/l
• 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 88 hp Diesel, 2 generation: 88 / 1.998 = 44.0 hp/l

The 3 generation 3.0 does not beat the 2 generation 2.0 Turbo on specific output: 72.3 versus 115.2 hp/l is a gap of 42.9 hp/l.

Kerb weight per horsepower, where kerb is measured:

• 2.0 MT 230 hp Turbo AWD, 2 generation: 1470 / 230 = 6.4 kg/hp
• 2.0 AT 220 hp Turbo AWD, 2 generation: 1500 / 220 = 6.8 kg/hp
• 3.0 AT 215 hp, 3 generation (both drives, 1640 kg): 1640 / 215 = 7.6 kg/hp
• 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD, 2 generation: 1370 / 145 = 9.4 kg/hp
• 2.4 AT 165 hp, 3 generation (1580 kg, both drives): 1580 / 165 = 9.6 kg/hp
• 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD, 3 generation: 1570 / 150 = 10.5 kg/hp
• 1.8 AT / 1.8 MT, 1 generation: 1090 / 85 = 12.8 kg/hp
• 2.4 MT 150 hp AWD and 2.4 AT 150 hp (both drives), 3 generation: 1900 / 150 = 12.7 kg/hp
• 2.0 MT 135 hp AWD, 2 generation: 1400 / 135 = 10.4 kg/hp
• 2.0 AT 88 hp Diesel FWD: 1340 / 88 = 15.2 kg/hp; Diesel AWD 2.0 MT 1430 / 88 = 16.3 kg/hp; Diesel AWD 2.0 AT 1460 / 88 = 16.6 kg/hp

Kerb is not measured on 2 generation 2.0 MT 135 hp FWD, both 2.0 AT 135 hp, and 1 generation 2.0 MT 100 hp AWD.

What AWD costs in kilograms

On 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp, AWD kerb is 1900 kg versus 1570 kg FWD: +330 kg for the same 150 hp, 225 Nm, 2350 cc, Manual 5, Direct injection (direct), 4 cylinders Inline, No boost. That is 12.7 versus 10.5 kg/hp. 0–100 km/h is 13 s and top speed 185 km/h on the FWD; both are not measured on the AWD. Fuel grade is 92 on the FWD and 95 on the AWD. Ground clearance is not measured on the FWD and 155 mm on the AWD. Gross mass is 2000 kg FWD and not measured AWD.

On 3 generation 2.4 AT 150 hp, both FWD and AWD are listed at 1900 kg. The AWD uses Distributed injection (multi-point); the FWD uses Direct injection (direct). Same 150 hp, 225 Nm, Automatic 4, 95 fuel. 0–100, top speed, and consumption are not measured on either.

On 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp, FWD and AWD share 1580 kg kerb, 1965 kg gross, 155 mm clearance, Drum rear brakes, compression 10.8. AWD does not add listed kilograms here. 0–100, top speed, and mpg are measured only on FWD (12.5 s, 180 km/h, 11 / 8.5 / 9.6 l/100 km); all three are not measured on AWD.

On 3 generation 3.0 AT 215 hp, FWD and AWD share 1640 kg. Performance and mpg are measured only on FWD (11 s, 200 km/h, 12.2 / 9.4 / 10.5). AWD: 0–100, top speed, consumption, and gross mass not measured.

On 2 generation Diesel 2.0 AT 88 hp, AWD is 1460 kg versus 1340 kg FWD: +120 kg. The Diesel 2.0 MT 88 hp AWD is 1430 kg (no FWD Diesel Manual is shown).

On 2 generation 2.4 AT 145 hp, FWD and AWD are both 1370 kg. On 2.4 MT 145 hp only AWD is shown, also 1370 kg.

Performance and mpg: what is measured

Measured 0–100 km/h in this catalogue, fastest first:

1. 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD, 2 generation: 8.9 s 2. 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD, 3 generation: 11 s (2.1 s slower) 3. 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD, 3 generation: 12.5 s (3.6 s slower than the 2 generation 2.4 MT) 4. 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD, 3 generation: 13 s (4.1 s slower)

Every other version: 0–100 km/h not measured, including both Turbo 2.0 versions (220 hp and 230 hp), all Diesel versions, all 1 generation versions, and all AWD 3 generation automatics.

Measured top speed:

• 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD, 3 generation: 200 km/h
• 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD, 3 generation: 185 km/h
• 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD, 3 generation: 180 km/h
• 2.0 MT 135 hp (FWD and AWD) and 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD, 2 generation: 180 km/h

All remaining top speeds: not measured.

Measured consumption (city / highway / mixed, l/100 km):

• 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD, 2 generation: 9.4 / 4.8 / 8.1
• 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD, 3 generation: 11 / 8.5 / 9.6
• 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD, 3 generation: 12.2 / 9.4 / 10.5

Mixed gap 2 generation 2.4 MT versus 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD: 9.6 − 8.1 = 1.5 l/100 km. Versus 3 generation 3.0 AT FWD: 10.5 − 8.1 = 2.4 l/100 km. Highway on the 2 generation 2.4 MT is 4.8 versus 8.5 on the 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD (+3.7) and 9.4 on the 3.0 AT FWD (+4.6).

CO2 and eco class: not measured on every Mitsubishi Chariot version in the data.

Range from tank × mixed, only where mixed is measured: 60 / 8.1 × 100 = 741 km on 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD; 63 / 9.6 × 100 = 656 km on 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD; 63 / 10.5 × 100 = 600 km on 3 generation 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD.

Dimensions, weight, tank, wheels

Wheel size: not measured on every version.

Tank: 50 l (1 generation), 60 l (2 generation), 63 l (3 generation).

Ground clearance: 150 mm on 1 generation 1.8; 200 mm on 1 generation 2.0 MT 100 hp AWD (highest in the model); 160 mm on all shown 2 generation; 155 mm on 3 generation where measured; not measured on 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD.

Gross mass is measured only on: 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD (2000 kg), 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp both drives (1965 kg), and 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD (1370 kg, equal to kerb). All others: gross not measured.

Payload where both masses exist: 2000 − 1570 = 430 kg on 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD; 1965 − 1580 = 385 kg on 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp; 1370 − 1370 = 0 kg as listed on 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD (the two figures are equal in the data).

Brakes: 3 generation 150 hp and 3.0 versions use Disc front and Disc rear. 3 generation 165 hp uses Disc front and Drum rear. 2 generation naturally aspirated Gasoline and Diesel use Ventilated disc front and Drum rear. 2 generation Turbo 2.0 AT 220 hp and 2.0 MT 230 hp use Ventilated disc front and Disc rear. 1 generation uses Ventilated disc front and Drum rear.

Rear suspension label on several 2 generation versions (Turbo, Diesel, 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD) is Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem. Other 2 generation 2.4 AT and 2.0 135 hp versions use Independent, spring rear. 1 generation and 3 generation: Independent, spring front and rear.

Engine placement: Front, transverse where measured; not measured on 2 generation 2.0 AT 135 hp (both drives) and 2.4 AT 145 hp (both drives). Injection on 2 generation Diesel: not measured.

Which version to choose

Buy 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD if you want the only Mitsubishi Chariot with a measured sprint under 9 s, mixed 8.1 l/100 km, highway 4.8 l/100 km, 1370 kg kerb, 160 mm clearance, AWD, Manual 5, Gasoline 95, 4 cylinders Inline, No boost, 206 Nm at 2750 rpm. Versus 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD it is 5 hp down, 19 Nm down, 4.1 s quicker to 100 km/h where both are measured, 200 kg lighter, 5 mm more clearance (160 vs 155 mm on later cars that list it), and 3 l smaller tank.

Buy 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD if you want the newest generation, Automatic 4, Direct injection (direct), measured mpg, 12.5 s, 180 km/h, 1580 kg, 155 mm, 63 l tank. Versus the 150 hp 2.4 AT FWD in the same generation you gain 15 hp and 5 Nm, drop 320 kg (1580 vs 1900), and pick up the only 2.4 automatic with measured consumption. Versus the 150 hp you lose Disc rear for Drum rear and compression 11.5 → 10.8. Power peak is 5700 rpm versus 5500.

Buy 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp AWD if you need AWD in the last generation without the 1900 kg of the 150 hp AWD cars. Same 165 hp, 230 Nm, 1580 kg, 1965 kg gross, 155 mm as the FWD 165. 0–100, top speed, and mpg: not measured.

Do not treat 3 generation 2.4 AT 150 hp AWD or FWD as the “same car as 165 hp”: both 150 hp automatics sit at 1900 kg. That is 320 kg more than the 165 hp pair and 12.7 kg/hp versus 9.6. Performance and mpg: not measured.

Buy 3 generation 2.4 MT 150 hp FWD if you want Manual 5 in the last generation, 92 fuel (unique in 3 generation), 13 s, 185 km/h, 1570 kg, 2000 kg gross, Disc rear. City/highway/mixed: not measured. Clearance: not measured. Versus the AWD 2.4 MT 150 hp you save 330 kg; the AWD adds 155 mm clearance and 95 fuel, with sprint and top speed not measured.

Buy 3 generation 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD if you want the highest measured top speed (200 km/h) and the strongest 3 generation engine: 215 hp at 5500 rpm, 299 Nm at 3250 rpm, 6 cylinders V-shaped, 2972 cc, Direct injection (direct), compression 10.5, 1640 kg, 11 s. Mixed 10.5 l/100 km is 0.9 above the 165 hp FWD and 2.4 above the 2 generation 2.4 MT. You pay 50 hp over the 165 hp 2.4 for 1.5 s and 20 km/h on the measured FWD pair, and 60 kg extra kerb. AWD 3.0: same 215 hp and 1640 kg; sprint, top speed, mpg, gross: not measured.

Buy 2 generation 2.0 MT 230 hp Turbo AWD if the question is power density: 230 hp, 289 Nm at 2500 rpm, Turbo, Manual 5, AWD, 1470 kg, 6.4 kg/hp, 115.2 hp/l, compression 8.5, Ventilated disc / Disc, 160 mm, 60 l. 0–100, top speed, mpg: not measured. The 2.0 AT 220 hp Turbo AWD is 10 hp less, 10 Nm more (299 Nm, matching the 3.0’s 299 Nm), Automatic 4, 1500 kg. Stroke listing is 85 × 88 on both Turbos versus 85 × 87 on the 135 hp 2.0.

Buy 2 generation 2.0 MT or 2.0 AT 135 hp if you want a 1997 cc Gasoline 4 Inline, No boost, 176 Nm, Distributed injection (multi-point), 180 km/h on the Manuals. Automatic 135 hp top speed: not measured. FWD Manual kerb: not measured. AWD Manual kerb: 1400 kg.

Buy 2 generation Diesel 2.0 AT 88 hp FWD if you want the lightest Diesel (1340 kg) and Diesel fuel. Torque 176 Nm at 2500 rpm matches the 135 hp Gasoline’s 176 Nm but at 2000 rpm lower. Compression 22.4, 2 valves per cylinder, Turbo. Sprint, top speed, mpg: not measured. AWD Diesel adds 90 kg as Manual (1430) or 120 kg as Automatic (1460).

Buy 1 generation 1.8 MT 85 hp FWD if mass is the constraint: 1090 kg, Manual 5, Carburetor, 50 l, 150 mm. The 1.8 AT is the same engine with Automatic 3. Neither has measured sprint, speed, or mpg. Buy 1 generation 2.0 MT 100 hp AWD only if 200 mm clearance is the deciding number: +50 mm versus the 1.8, +15 hp, AWD; kerb, sprint, speed, mpg: not measured.

Problems, reliability, and gaps that change the choice

This dataset does not list faults, GDI failure modes, or Grandis issues. What it does list as missing should change a purchase the same way a fault would: you cannot compare fuel use on 20 of 23 shown versions; you cannot compare 0–100 on 19 of 23; you cannot compare wheels on any; you cannot compare CO2 or eco class on any. Direct injection (direct) appears on 3 generation 2.4 (except the 150 hp AWD automatic) and on both 3.0 versions; Distributed injection (multi-point) appears on 2 generation Gasoline and on 3 generation 2.4 AT 150 hp AWD. Carburetor is 1 generation only. Treating those feed systems as interchangeable is not supported by the numbers.

Same-name traps: there are two 2.4 MT in 3 generation (150 hp FWD vs 150 hp AWD, 330 kg apart); four 2.4 AT in 3 generation (150 vs 165 hp, and FWD vs AWD); two 3.0 AT (FWD measured, AWD not); four 2.0 MT in 2 generation (135 Gasoline, 230 Turbo, 88 Diesel, plus FWD 135); five 2.0 AT in 2 generation (135 FWD, 135 AWD, 220 Turbo, 88 Diesel FWD, 88 Diesel AWD). Using the name without hp, drive, boost, and fuel type selects the wrong car.

Decision in one line

Need measured speed and mpg in an AWD Compact Van: 2 generation 2.4 MT 145 hp AWD. Need last generation with measured mpg: 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp FWD. Need last generation AWD without 1900 kg: 3 generation 2.4 AT 165 hp AWD (mpg not measured). Need peak hp/l: 2 generation 2.0 MT 230 hp Turbo AWD. Need 6 cylinders V-shaped and 200 km/h: 3 generation 3.0 AT 215 hp FWD. Need Diesel: 2 generation 2.0 AT 88 hp FWD (or AWD if 120 kg is acceptable). Need lowest kg and Carburetor: 1 generation 1.8 MT 85 hp FWD. Need 200 mm clearance: 1 generation 2.0 MT 100 hp AWD.