Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Outlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Antara) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Antara, but torque is 107 NM less than Opel Antara. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Antara 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: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Outlander has 32 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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