Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Ford Fusion 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 12 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Ford Fusion. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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: | 23 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 1800 | |
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