Compare performance (71 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or VW Golf?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,547 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
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 VW Golf offers significantly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 318 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers clearly more boot space – 381 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 146 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,237 L, about 325 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries markedly more – 508 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
The VW Golf 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
3,845 mm
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Width
1,665 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
1,505 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Payload
359 - 400 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
71 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
102 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
52 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
VW
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