Opel Agila 2000 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 75 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 117 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 11 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Agila 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: | 3.50 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 53 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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