Opel Zafira 1999 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 117 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.1 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 Zafira could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 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: | 440'000 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 Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | 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 Zafira 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: | 4.32 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 29 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 335 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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