Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Nissan Primera 1996
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 14 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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 Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Space Star is 49 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Space Star has 120 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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