Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Hyundai Matrix 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 21 HP less power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Hyundai Matrix. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Matrix engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai Matrix, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1284 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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