Opel Zafira 1999 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 34 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 39 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 28 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 240 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Space Wagon has more luggage space (by 95 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 1465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`180 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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