Opel Meriva 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 14 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Star might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but higher. Opel Meriva is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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