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Hyundai i30 vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Hyundai i30 vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,909 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 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 Hyundai i30 offers substantially more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

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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 markedly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

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Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Hyundai i30

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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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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
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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