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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mitsubishi Space Star?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,329 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Space Star

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 DS Automobiles DS 4 offers significantly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is somewhat faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 618 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 328 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 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.

from £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 L/100km
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Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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