Compare performance (71 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,852 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 477 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 375 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
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Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
3,845 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,665 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Height
1,505 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
359 - 400 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
71 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
102 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
52 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
BMW
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