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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Suzuki Jimny?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Suzuki Jimny

  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

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 Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Suzuki Jimny offers visibly more power – delivering 102 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Jimny is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 12.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Space Star is a bit faster – reaching 167 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Jimny delivers visibly more torque with 130 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 28 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: Mitsubishi Space Star offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is markedly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Space Star offers very slightly more capacity – up to 912 L, about 49 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Space Star carries noticeably more – 400 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Space Star 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.

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
Mitsubishi Space Star
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mitsubishi Space Star
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,845 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
102 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Suzuki
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