Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 21 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 15 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
854 litres | 584 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 31 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Colt uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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