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Fiat Topolino vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Fiat Topolino vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

Topolino

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.

Fiat Topolino is visibly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Space Star costs 11,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,171 £.

Space Star

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 Mitsubishi Space Star offers clearly more power – delivering 71 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Space Star delivers clearly more torque with 102 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 58 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 940 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Space Star offers considerably more boot space – 235 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries considerably more – 400 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 262 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star 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.

from £11,600
Space Star

Mitsubishi Space Star

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 71 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Fiat Topolino

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Mitsubishi Space Star

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 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
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
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Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
138 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
8 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
44 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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