Mitsubishi Space Star 2000 vs Nissan Cube 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Cube, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Nissan Cube. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Nissan Cube is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Cube, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Mitsubishi Space Star engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Space Star is 28 cm longer than the Nissan Cube, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Space Star has 210 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Cube. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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