Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Renault Scenic 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.0 | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Star is 21 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Space Star has 60 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 470 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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