Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Wagon R+) 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: | 76 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 26 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 560 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.50 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 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 53 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star has more luggage space. Suzuki Wagon R+ has 152 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| 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`355 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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