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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Peugeot 208?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 208

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,334 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 208 offers considerably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers considerably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 168 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 clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries marginally more – 430 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Mitsubishi Space Star
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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
102 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Space Star have?

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

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