Suzuki Wagon R+ 2002 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 53 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 45 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | 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. Suzuki Wagon R+ 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: | 3.50 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.52 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 55 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage space. Suzuki Wagon R+ has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Star (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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