Mitsubishi Space Star 2001 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 13 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Renault Espace. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.9 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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Espace 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 | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Star is 49 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 2850 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 1.8 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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