Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.4 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): | 10.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.2 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 0.5 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 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 580 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 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Pajero, Mitsubishi Outlander | Installed 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 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 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 litres | 469 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1930 litres | 1473 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 meters | 11.3 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`260 | 2`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 (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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