Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002

 
Nissan Micra
2003 - 2005
Mitsubishi Space Star
2002 - 2004
Body: HatchbackMinivan / MPV
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 88 HP82 HP
Torque: 128 NM120 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds14.2 seconds
Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive.
Nissan Micra engine produces 6 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.36.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star.
Fuel tank capacity: 46 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway980 km on highway
680 km with real consumption780 km with real consumption
Mitsubishi Space Star 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: 300'000 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years27 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan CubeInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Colt
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.

Dimensions

Length: 3.72 m4.05 m
Width: 1.66 m1.72 m
Height: 1.54 m1.52 m
Nissan Micra is smaller, but slightly higher.
Nissan Micra is 33 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 371 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
584 litresno data
Turning diameter: 9.2 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4751`600
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 14001000
Pros and Cons: Nissan Micra has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
Mitsubishi Space Star has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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