Mitsubishi Space Runner 1999 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Runner) 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: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 48 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Runner could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 40 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.29 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Runner is 26 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Space Runner has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Runner (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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