Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Ford Fusion 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Ford Fusion is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Fusion, but torque is 4 NM less than Ford Fusion. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Space Star is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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