Opel Meriva 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 1 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Star, but torque is 25 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Space Star 2004 1.9 engine | |||
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`910 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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