Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3

Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 petrol description

Hatchback Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 has been produced from March, 1996 to July, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 108 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has carburetor, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 180 000 and 300 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mitsubishi real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mitsubishi Colt fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mitsubishi Colt version with manual gearbox (Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3.3 seconds faster (in 12.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 2.3 litres per 100 km or 24 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mitsubishi Colt 1996

Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 technical data

Model: Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. March ... 2000. July 
Engine: 1298 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 188 g/km
Power: 75 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 108 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 160 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.88m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.36m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Trunk capacity: 240 litres
Trunk max capacity: 830 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1450 kg

Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 engine 4G13 12v

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1298 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 90,000 km
Fuel system Carburettor
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) More service info
Power 70 - 75 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 102 - 106 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1985
Duration of production 27 years
Engine also used on Mitsubishi Lancer

All Mitsubishi Colt hatchback [1996 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3

Most fuel efficient version

1.3 Petrol 75 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.3 Mar 1996 — Jul 2000 1.3 Petrol 75 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Colt 2000 1.3 i 16V Jan 2000 — Dec 2003

Most fuel efficient version

1.3 Petrol 82 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.6 Mar 1996 — Feb 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds

1.6 Petrol 90 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 1.6 Mar 1996 — Feb 2001 1.6 Petrol 90 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Colt 2000 1.6 i 16V GLS Jan 2000 — Dec 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds

1.6 Petrol 103 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Colt 2000 1.6 i 16V GLS Jan 2000 — Dec 2003

Most powerfull version (103 HP)

1.6 Petrol 103 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Colt 1996 reviews
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