Mitsubishi Space Runner 1991 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Runner is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Runner over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Space Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Runner is 35 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 676 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1498 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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