Mitsubishi Space Star 2001 vs Nissan Primera 1996
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 98 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 2 HP less power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star is 49 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, width is practically the same , 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`690 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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