Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Honda Accord 1998
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 14 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.9 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Star might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Star 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: | 4.03 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Space Star is 57 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Space Star has 60 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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