Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 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 Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Colt) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | 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: | 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: | 3.89 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 150 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Colt has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Colt has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5400 | |
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