Mazda 2 / Demio (2002 – 2007) vs Mitsubishi Space Star (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Space Star is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 11.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 180 km/h. The Mazda 2 / Demio uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,135 kg. At 4,049 mm, the Mitsubishi Space Star is 125 mm longer than the Mazda 2 / Demio.
| Specification |
Mazda
2 / Demio
2002 – 2007
|
Mitsubishi
Space Star
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2007 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 100 hp | 86 – 111 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 160 Nm | 117 – 216 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 16.0 s | 10.6 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 180 km/h | 170 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.7 L/100 km | 5.5 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,924 mm | 4,049 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,514 – 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,080 kg | 1,135 – 1,235 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

