Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Meriva, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 1 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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