Fiat Doblo 2001 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Fiat Doblo is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Doblo engine produces 21 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Fiat Doblo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Doblo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Doblo could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Doblo consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Fiat Doblo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Stilo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | |
| 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 Fiat Doblo 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: | 4.16 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.52 m | |
| Fiat Doblo is 11 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Doblo is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Doblo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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