Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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: | 3.81 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 41 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 761 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 134 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Auris (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Auris, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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