Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Agila 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: | 4.03 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 53 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 595 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Space Star has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Agila. | |||
| 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`655 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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