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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Space Star

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is visibly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers significantly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 156 Nm more.

6 Estate

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 considerably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 287 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 752 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Mitsubishi Space Star

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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
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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