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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers significantly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers significantly more torque with 240 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 138 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 considerably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries visibly more – 501 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is decisively ahead 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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3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
102 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Space Star have?

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

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