Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Renault Kangoo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 17 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Star could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Galant | 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 | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 2600 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Space Star has 280 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 1230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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