Mitsubishi Space Star vs VW Polo – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: 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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 11600 £, while the VW Polo costs 17000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5353 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star manages with 4.90 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo has a decisively edge – offering 207 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.10 s. That’s about 7.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Polo performs distinct better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo pulls convincingly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mitsubishi Space Star is evident lighter – 940 kg compared to 1143 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Polo offers distinct more room – 351 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Polo performs a bit better – up to 1125 L, which is about 213 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, VW Polo somewhat takes the win – 457 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

All in all, the VW Polo shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.