Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Kangoo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Space Star) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 55 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 172 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 8.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Twingo | 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 2002 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 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is smaller, but higher. Renault Kangoo is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 31 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 280 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The Mitsubishi Space Star may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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