Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Suzuki Splash 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 4 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Suzuki Splash. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
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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