The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec (20 - ..)
€ 24,000

€ 14,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 5.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec.
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
59.3 in
97.2
156.8
96.5
151.4
156.8 in
Length
151.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2094 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2954 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
25.8 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
79 hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
78 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
78 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.51 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
26.51 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
500 mi
Range
463 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
463 mi
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







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