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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Lotus Eletre?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,057 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 847 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 11.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 98 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 883 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 substantially lighter – 940 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 620 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Mitsubishi Space Star
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Mitsubishi Space Star
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
102 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Lotus
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