Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Star engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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 Hyundai Matrix 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.52 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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