Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 64 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.7 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 105 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 Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Used also on 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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