Mitsubishi Space Runner 1999 vs Mazda Premacy 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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 (Mazda Premacy) 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 60 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda Premacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Runner could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Premacy 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.57 m | |
| Mitsubishi Space Runner is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Space Runner has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. The Mazda Premacy 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 Mazda Premacy (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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