Mitsubishi Space Star 2016 vs Mini Cooper S 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 121 HP less power than Mini Cooper S, whereas torque is 192 NM less than Mini Cooper S. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Mini Cooper S engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper S 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: | 3.80 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Space Star is 6 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper S, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
912 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Space Star has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper S. The Mini Cooper S may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper S, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`290 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 18 400 | |
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