The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec CVT (18 - 20)
€ 15,500

€ 13,600

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,600
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.3
65.6
76.8
66.2 in
Width
65.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
58.5 in
Height
59.3 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
149.4
156.3 in
Length
149.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2169 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3020 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
14.94 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
79 hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
78 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
78 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
665 mi
Range
435 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
435 mi
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







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