Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 50 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 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 Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 33 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 584 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star has 1 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 786 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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