Opel Agila 2000 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Agila) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Space Star) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 27 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.9 litres more 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 960 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 | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2001 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 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.72 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, 10 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`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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