Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2001
| 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 (Toyota Avensis 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: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, but torque is 25 NM less than Toyota Avensis Verso. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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: | 460'000 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 Wagon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 Wagon 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 Avensis Verso 2001 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 Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 240 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
240 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Avensis Verso has more luggage space (by 42 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 2182 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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