Opel Sintra 1997 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Opel Sintra engine produces 8 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Despite the higher power, Opel Sintra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Sintra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Opel Sintra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Sintra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Sintra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Frontera | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Wagon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.58 m | |
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Opel Sintra is larger. Opel Sintra is 17 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 13 cm wider, while the height of Opel Sintra is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 460 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3765 litres | 1714 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 248 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 2051 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Sintra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means Opel Sintra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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