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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly more power
  • visibly 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,919 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 278 Nm more.

Space Star

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 1,091 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 582 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is narrowly 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.

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

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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The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,845 mm
Length
-
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
102 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

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

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