Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1998 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon and Opel Zafira have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Space Wagon torque is 8 NM more than Opel Zafira. Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 370'000 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 | 5 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 Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | |
| 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is larger. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 28 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 240 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1930 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Space Wagon has more luggage space (by 95 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Space Wagon (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Mitsubishi Space Wagon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 45 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 | 7.7/10 | |
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