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Hyundai Nexo vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

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

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly 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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,266 £.

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 Hyundai Nexo offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is clearly 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 Hyundai Nexo delivers significantly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 1,015 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is decisively ahead 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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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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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
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
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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
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
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
204 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
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 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
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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