Mitsubishi Space Star 2000 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| 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: | 12.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 8 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Primera. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.2 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 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera 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 | 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 Almera Tino, 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 | 4.52 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 490 litres | |
| 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`730 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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