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Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Space Star

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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

Civic

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Space Star

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 Honda Civic offers significantly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm more.

Civic

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 considerably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries barely more – 400 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Space Star

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Mitsubishi Space Star

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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Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mitsubishi
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