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Kia XCeed vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Kia XCeed vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably 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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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • 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

XCeed

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 XCeed costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 Kia XCeed offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia XCeed delivers significantly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm more.

XCeed

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 significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers considerably more boot space – 426 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed 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.

from £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Kia XCeed
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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 XCeed
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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 - 180 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi
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