Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Suzuki Ignis 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 98 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 1 HP less power than Suzuki Ignis, but torque is 17 NM more than Suzuki Ignis. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 60 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 Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis 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 | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 28 cm longer than the Suzuki Ignis, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 236 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1002 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Space Star has 134 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Ignis. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 368 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Ignis, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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