Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star and Suzuki Splash have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Space Star torque is 3 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.5 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Star might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 34 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`135 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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