Renault Kangoo 2005 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 3 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Star 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: | 4.04 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is smaller, but higher. Renault Kangoo is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`150 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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