Mitsubishi Space Runner 1997 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Runner engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Space Runner consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Runner could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta 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 | 350'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Space Runner is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Runner is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 676 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1498 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Space Runner has 149 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Mitsubishi Space Runner can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
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