Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 22 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Colt is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 55 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Colt uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 900 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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