Mitsubishi Space Runner 1999 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Runner) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Corolla Verso) 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: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, but torque is 37 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.2 | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Runner could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 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: | 520'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Space Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Runner is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Mitsubishi Space Runner has 13 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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