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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Vauxhall Astra?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 258 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 1,438 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more boot space – 422 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra stands well ahead of its rival 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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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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4.3 (2 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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Vauxhall Astra

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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
102 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

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

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