Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 64 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used also on Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt 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: | 3.82 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Colt is 8 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 660 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Agila. 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 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Agila, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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