Opel Zafira 2000 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 101 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 1 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, but torque is 15 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 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: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | 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 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 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, 2 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 |
1700 litres | 1370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 330 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): | 2`020 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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