Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Mazda Premacy 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.7 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Mazda Premacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.57 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Mazda Premacy has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Space Star has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 478 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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