Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 112 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 3 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 310'000 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 Mitsubishi Space Star engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 11 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1032 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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