Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 98 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 12 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Star 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: | 4.05 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`200 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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