Mitsubishi Space Star 2001 vs Renault Kangoo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.83 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 3 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 2500 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Space Star has 180 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Space Star uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1130 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 Renault Kangoo, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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