Compare performance (204 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mitsubishi Space Star?
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,200 £.
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 Kia EV3 offers considerably 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 Kia EV3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Kia EV3 is marginally faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers clearly more torque with 283 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 181 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 860 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers substantially more boot space – 460 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,251 L, about 339 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries slightly more – 470 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
The Kia EV3 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.
The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.
detailsThe 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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Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
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Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
436 - 605 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
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Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
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Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
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Length
3,845 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Width
1,665 mm
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Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
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Height
1,505 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
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Payload
470 kg
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Payload
359 - 400 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 HP
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Power HP
71 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
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Torque
283 Nm
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Torque
102 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
150 kW
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Power kW
52 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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