The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 12,000

€ 19,100

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
59.3
65.6
76.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
65.6 in
Width
66.2 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.3 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
149.4
97.2
156.3
149.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2039 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
2954 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
20.6 %

General
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
A00
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
79 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
78 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
78 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
25.81 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
506 mi
Range
665 mi
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
506 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
81.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







24.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft