Opel Meriva 2003 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2002
| 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 | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| 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 | 940 km with real consumption | ||
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 2002 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 2002 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 | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Opel Meriva has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Space Star. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 40 litres). | |||
| 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`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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