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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

MX-5 Roadster

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 152 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mitsubishi Space Star offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is a bit lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Space Star offers significantly more boot space – 235 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries substantially more – 400 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is far ahead overall 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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