Comparison:Hyundai i10 2023 (new) Vs. Mitsubishi Space Star 2020 (new)

Dimensions

When it comes to dimensions, the Mitsubishi Space-Star is longer (3,845mm), taller (1,505mm), and has a larger ground clearance (150mm) and wheelbase (2,450mm) than the Hyundai i10 which measures 3,670mm in length, 1,480mm in height, and has a ground clearance of 149mm and wheelbase of 2,425mm. However, the Hyundai i10 is wider (1,680mm) and has greater width including mirrors (1,961mm) than the Mitsubishi Space-Star, which is 1,665mm wide and has a width including mirrors of 1,950mm. The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space-Star is smaller, measuring 9.20m, while the Hyundai i10's turning circle measures 9.80m.

In summary, the Mitsubishi Space-Star has better overall dimensions in length, height, ground clearance, wheelbase, and turning circle, while the Hyundai i10 takes the lead in width and width including mirrors.

Boot/interior

Comparing boot space, the Hyundai i10 boasts a larger capacity of 252l, as opposed to the Mitsubishi Space-Star, which ranges between 209l-235l depending on the engine (1.2 ClearTec Intro Edition+ has the minimal value while 1.0 Intro Edition has the maximal value). When it comes to boot space with rear seats folded (bottom to roof), the Hyundai i10 also has a larger capacity of 1,050l compared to the Mitsubishi Space Star's 912l. Both vehicles offer 5-door access and come with standard Isofix child seat mounts. However, the Mitsubishi Space-Star offers seating for 5 passengers, while the Hyundai i10 has seating for only 4.

In conclusion, the Hyundai i10 offers more boot space, but the Mitsubishi Space-Star provides seating for an additional passenger, making it a more practical choice for those needing more seating capacity.

Engines/drivetrain

Both the Hyundai i10 and the Mitsubishi Space Star offer similar engine options. The Hyundai i10 has a broader range of engine power (49kW-74kW) and torque (96Nm-172Nm), while the Mitsubishi Space Star offers engine power between 52kW and 59kW and a torque range from 88Nm to 106Nm. The acceleration (0-100km/h) blazes for the Hyundai i10 at 10.5s (1.0 T-GDI N Line) and Mitsubishi Space Star comes in close with 12.6s (1.2 ClearTec Intro Edition+). The Hyundai i10 offers more cylinders, with a minimum of 3 (1.0 Pure) to a maximum of 4 (1.2 Trend) cylinders, whereas the Mitsubishi Space Star features only 3-cylinder engines.

In conclusion, the Hyundai i10 offers a wider range of engine options in terms of power, torque, and acceleration compared to the Mitsubishi Space Star.

Consumption/ecology

The Hyundai i10 has a larger fuel tank capacity, standing at 36l, compared to the Mitsubishi Space-Star's 35l tank. Both vehicles have similar combined fuel consumption, with the Hyundai i10's fuel economy ranging from 4.5l/100km to 4.9l/100km (1.0 Pure has the minimal value while 1.2 Trend has the maximal value) and the Mitsubishi Space-Star's fuel consumption ranging from 4.5l/100km to 4.7l/100km (1.0 Intro Edition has the minimal value while 1.2 ClearTec Intro Edition+ has the maximal value) under the NEDC test cycle. The Hyundai i10 produces more CO2 emissions (WLTP), ranging between 122g/km to 138g/km, while the Mitsubishi Space-Star emits between 112g/km to 125g/km of CO2. The Hyundai i10 has a better tire size (175/65R14) as compared to the Mitsubishi Space-Star (165/65R14). The noise levels of the Hyundai i10 range between 70dB to 79dB, while the Mitsubishi Space-Star's noise level ranges between 69dB to 71dB.

In conclusion, the Hyundai i10 may offer a larger fuel tank capacity and improved tire size, but the Mitsubishi Space-Star provides better fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, making it a more ecofriendly choice for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Weight/towing

The Mitsubishi Space-Star has a lighter empty weight (EU), with a range between 935kg (1.0 Basis) to 1,009kg (1.2 Top CVT) as compared to the Hyundai i10, which weighs between 996kg (1.0 Trend) and 1,099kg (1.0 T-GDI N Line). However, the Hyundai i10 has a higher permissible total weight, ranging between 1,310kg and 1,470kg, as opposed to the Mitsubishi Space-Star's permissible total weight of 1,290kg to 1,370kg. The Hyundai i10 also has a higher towing capacity for both trailers without brakes (300kg) and maximum towbar load (75kg) than the Mitsubishi Space-Star, which has a 100kg capacity for trailers without brakes and only a 25kg towbar load limit. Furthermore, the Hyundai i10 boasts a better max roof load capacity, standing at 60kg, while the Mitsubishi Space-Star max roof load capacity is limited to 50kg. There is no data regarding braked trailer capacity for the Hyundai i10.

In conclusion, the Hyundai i10 might be slightly heavier, but it offers better towing capabilities and higher permissible total weight than the Mitsubishi Space-Star.