Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Wagon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Zafira) 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 chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 49 HP more power than Opel Zafira, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Wagon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is larger. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 28 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 240 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
240 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Space Wagon has more luggage space (by 95 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 1460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Mitsubishi Space Wagon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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