Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mitsubishi Space Star) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Meriva) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 610 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Meriva 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`300 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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