Compare performance (71 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (11600 £ vs 17300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or VW Polo?
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 17300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5610 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: 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.
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.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Polo pulls convincingly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, 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.
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.
Overall, the VW Polo shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.
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Price
11600 - 18700 £
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Price
17300 - 30800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Curb weight
940 - 1011 kg
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Curb weight
1143 - 1378 kg
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Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Length
3845 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1665 mm
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Width
1751 mm
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Height
1505 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
359 - 400 kg
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
71 HP
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Power HP
80 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
102 Nm
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
52 kW
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
1193 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2020 - 2022
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.