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Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Space Star is visibly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Dacia Spring costs 14,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,837 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Dacia Spring offers markedly more power – delivering 100 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Spring delivers markedly more torque with 137 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mitsubishi Space Star offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is moderately lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,070 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more boot space – 308 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries visibly more – 400 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is far ahead 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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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 70 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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