Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000

 
Mitsubishi Space Wagon
1998 - 2004
Hyundai Santa FE
2000 - 2004
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 147 HP145 HP
Torque: 211 NM204 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 seconds11.4 seconds
Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.39.8
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km11.2 l/100km
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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 560 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
690 km on highway830 km on highway
590 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 40 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Pajero, Mitsubishi OutlanderInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento
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 m4.50 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.73 m
Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 10 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 240 litres469 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1930 litres1473 litres
Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Space Wagon has 229 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Space Wagon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Wagon (by 457 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2602`380
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Mitsubishi Space Wagon has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Santa FE, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 8001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 6.4/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Space Wagon has
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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