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Kia EV3 vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

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?

Kia EV3 vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Mitsubishi Space Star

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,200 £.

Space Star

Engine and Performance:

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.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 km
Kia EV3
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV3

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.

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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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Kia EV3
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
470 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
204 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi
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