Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1992 vs Opel Sintra 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Sintra, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Opel Sintra. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Sintra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Sintra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Sintra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander | Used also on Opel Frontera | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.76 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 17 cm shorter than the Opel Sintra, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 212 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 212 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1714 litres | 3765 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 248 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 2051 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Sintra, which means Mitsubishi Space Wagon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`345 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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