Citroen C1 2014 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C1 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C1 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Space Star can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi Space Star version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 320'000 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 Citroen C1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | 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. Citroen C1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 36 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 912 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 39 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 132 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Citroen C1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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