Comparison:Dacia Sandero 2020 (new) Vs. Mitsubishi Space Star 2020 (new)

Dimensions

The dimensions of each car offer potential insight into the overall driving experience and handling. In this regard, the Dacia Sandero is longer (4088mm), wider (1848mm), and features a larger wheelbase (2604mm) compared to the Mitsubishi Space-Star, which has a length of 3845mm, width of 1665mm and wheelbase of 2450mm. Although the Sandero is wider, the Space-Star has a greater height at 1505mm, beating the Sandero by a mere 6mm (1499mm). The ground clearance of the Dacia Sandero ranges from 162mm (SCe 65 Access) to 201mm (Stepway TCe 90 Essential), whereas the Mitsubishi Space-Star maintains a consistent clearance of 150mm. Despite being larger in some dimensions, the Sandero has a bigger turning circle of 10.40m compared to the Space-Star's 9.20m.

Boot/interior

Moving on to the boot and interior space of both vehicles, the Dacia Sandero offers an impressive 328l of boot space, significantly surpassing the Mitsubishi Space-Star which only has 209-235l (depending on the engine type). Furthermore, with the rear seats folded down, the Dacia Sandero's boot space expands to 1108l, while the Space-Star offers just 912l in the same configuration. Both vehicles have modern amenities and can accommodate five passengers comfortably, with five doors for easy passenger access, and also feature Isofix technology for child safety.

Engines/drivetrain

Looking at the engines and drivetrain of both vehicles, they each have 3 cylinder engines. The Dacia Sandero offers a range of gears from 1 (TCe 90 Comfort CVT) up to 6 (Stepway TCe 90 Essential), while the Mitsubishi Space-Star has a smaller range, offering 1 (1.2 ClearTec Intro Edition+ CVT) or 5 (1.0 Intro Edition) gears. The Dacia Sandero's engines deliver power ranging from 49kW (SCe 65 Access) to 81kW (0kW 2020 model), offering more power than the Mitsubishi Space-Star's range of 52kW (1.0 Intro Edition) to 59kW (1.2 ClearTec Intro Edition+). Torque, too, is higher in the Sandero, ranging from 95Nm (SCe 65 Access) to 200Nm (0kW 2020 model), compared to the 88-106Nm range in the Space-Star, depending on engine type. Despite the Sandero's higher performance and torque, it is more efficient in terms of cubic capacity, with 999ccm against the Space-Star's 999-1193ccm range. In terms of acceleration from 0-100km/h, the Sandero has a broader range, from 10.0s (0kW 2020 model) to 16.7s (SCe 65 Access), while the Space-Star's acceleration range is 12.6s to 15.8s.

Consumption/ecology

When it comes to fuel consumption and total ecological footprint, the Mitsubishi Space-Star has a smaller tank size of 35l compared to the Dacia Sandero's range of 32-50l, allowing for an increased range. Fuel efficiency for the Space-Star is also better, with a combined consumption of 4.5-4.7l/100km (NEDC), while the Sandero comes in at 4.9-5.0l/100km. City consumption is also more economical for the Space-Star, offering a range of 5.1-5.4l/100km. On the environmental front, the Space-Star has slightly fewer CO2 emissions (112.0-125.0g/km) than the Sandero (108.0-140.0g/km). The Mitsubishi Space-Star is fitted with 165/65R14 tyres, while the Dacia Sandero has 185/65R15 tyres.

Weight/towing

The Dacia Sandero is heavier, with an empty weight (EU) range of 1089 to 1228kg, than the Mitsubishi Space-Star, with its lighter 935 to 1009kg figure. The Sandero's permissible total weight has a range of 1500 up to 1618kg, whereas the Space-Star's range is 1290 to 1370kg, showing a slight disadvantage in terms of payload capacity. Regarding towing, the Dacia Sandero allows for a braked trailer between 980-1100kg, while the Mitsubishi Space-Star is limited to 200kg. For trailers without brakes, the Sandero offers a range of 545-610kg, but the Space-Star's capacity is limited to 100kg. The Dacia Sandero has a maximum roof load of 80kg and a towbar load of 75kg, compared to Mitsubishi's 50kg roof load and 25kg towbar load capacity.