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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Kia Picanto?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Kia Picanto costs 15,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Picanto

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 Mitsubishi Space Star offers barely more power – delivering 71 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Space Star is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 14.1 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Space Star delivers very slightly more torque with 102 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm more.

Space Star

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 moderately lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,124 kg. The difference is around 184 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers barely more boot space – 255 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries slightly more – 400 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 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.

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
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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Reviews Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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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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Mitsubishi Space Star
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
102 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Space Star have?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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