Mazda Demio 2000 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 75 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Demio consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Mazda Demio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 41 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 323 | 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: | 3.82 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller. Mazda Demio is 78 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 240 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 1058 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 1.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Space Wagon has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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