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Vauxhall Astra vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Vauxhall Astra vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

Astra

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Space Star

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 Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 258 Nm more.

Astra

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries clearly more – 502 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively 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.

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Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

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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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3.8 (1 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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Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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