Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 87 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 Dacia Sandero consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Sandero consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | 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. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.51 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 23 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 912 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 288 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`536 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6800 | |
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