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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Honda Prelude?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Honda Prelude

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

Space Star

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Prelude

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 Honda Prelude offers substantially more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Prelude delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm more.

Space Star

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mitsubishi Space Star offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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 Honda Prelude offers moderately more boot space – 264 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries markedly more – 400 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly 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.

from £11,600
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
Mitsubishi Space Star
Honda Prelude

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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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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Mitsubishi Space Star
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
102 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Honda
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