Mitsubishi Space Star 2016 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 9 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Nissan Micra. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 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 Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 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 Nissan Micra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.80 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Space Star is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
912 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Space Star has 30 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Space Star uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`290 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6200 | |
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