Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Star) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 7 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Renault Scenic. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 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 Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star is 12 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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