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Citroen C3 vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Citroen C3 vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Space Star is moderately cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Citroen C3 costs 13,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C3 offers markedly more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers significantly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 103 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is noticeably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 286 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers markedly more boot space – 310 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries very slightly more – 423 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 212 - 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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