Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Wagon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Sharan) 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 | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 19.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 600'000 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 Volkswagen Sharan engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 240 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
240 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Mitsubishi Space Wagon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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