Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 122 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 8 HP more power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Almera Tino. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.03 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Star is 23 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera Tino, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Nissan Almera Tino has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Space Star has 70 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera Tino. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera Tino (by 580 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera Tino, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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