Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 1 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 786 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.6 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`510 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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