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CUPRA Ateca vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Mitsubishi Space Star?

CUPRA Ateca vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Ateca offers significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 9.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

Ateca

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 substantially lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers significantly more boot space – 485 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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Reviews CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Bernard
19 May 2026, 19:43:01

Mitsubishi is more reliable brand, also the mirage /space star is more Fuel efficient than dacia Sandero

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CUPRA Ateca
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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