Mitsubishi Space Runner 1999 vs Nissan Terrano 1996
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 18 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, but torque is 13 NM less than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.3 | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Runner is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Runner over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Runner 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: | 4.29 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Runner is 37 cm shorter than the Nissan Terrano, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1900 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Space Runner has 315 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Terrano. The Nissan Terrano 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 Nissan Terrano (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan Terrano, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2200 | |
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