Mitsubishi Space Star 1998 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 112 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 2 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Nissan Primera. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
| 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 | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller, but higher. 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: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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