Mitsubishi Space Runner 1999 vs Renault Espace 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 38 HP more power than Renault Espace, but torque is 12 NM less than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.6 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Runner could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | |
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Runner is 23 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 2850 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1050 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 Renault Espace, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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