Kia Carens 2002 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 24 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Wagon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia, Kia Clarus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Wagon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 11 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 422 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1632 litres | 240 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 1392 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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